Baby Hat with Shell Edging and Rosette

This hat is part of a matching set for my best friend, Erin's second child due on May 9.

For materials, I used a size "G" crochet hook and some unique yarn from a local store.

Using both colors of yarn at once, I followed the large premie hat pattern from Linda's Crochet Corner until I reached 40 stitches around.  From there, I decided to wing it!  I crocheted 4 or 5 rows of double-crochet stitches followed by a small shell edging found on How to Crochet.

To finish, I crocheted a medium rosette following a pattern by Lion Brand Yarn and then attached it to the hat.  The hat measures about 5 inches tall and 13 inches around.

This matching hat and blanket set are adorable-- I'm excited to see Erin's baby wrapped up in them.

Happy hooking,
Jilliane

Update:  Brynn Ann was born on April 20th!

Here she is sporting her hat and blanket in photos by Kelly Long Photography.

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Striped Granny Square Baby Blanket with Picot Edging

I am so very excited to give this blanket as a gift to my best friend, Erin who's due to welcome another daughter on May 9.  The blanket and headband set I made for Erin's oldest daughter, Emma Kate went over so well that it's a tradition now, I suppose.

I was inspired by the stripe pattern of this granny square blanket on Daisy Cottage Design.  My color scheme started with 3 rows of cream followed by 2 rows each alternating in cream and purple together, cream alone, cream and pink together, and cream alone.

To finish, I crocheted two rows of cream followed by a row of this simple picot edging by Bunny Mummy.

For materials, I used a size "I" crochet hook, Caron One Pound yarn in Off White, and a skein each of pink and purple yarn found at a local craft store.  I'm not sure how the packaging translates, so here's a picture instead:

I am enamored by the subtle sweetness of this blanket's colors and the whimsical touch of the edging. To be honest, I am quite excited to see Erin's little bundle wrapped up in this blanket with her matching hat!

The blanket measures 29 inches by 29 inches.  Hope this provides some inspiration for you next crochet project...

Happy hooking,
Jilliane

Update:  Brynn Ann was born on April 20th!
Here she is sporting her hat and blanket in photos by Kelly Long Photography.

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