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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Leaping Stripes & Blocks Newborn Beanie

My cousin, Daisy and her husband are expecting their first child in late-April, so I decided to make crochet a matching blanket and beanie for the little guy.

After crocheting the beanie, I was feeling skeptical about the sizing, so I made some adjustments and crocheted a second smaller beanie.  Throughout the blog, I'll refer to the baby beanie and the newborn beanie.

For both beanies, I used the same three colors of yarn as I did with the matching blanket-- Red Heart Super Saver in Dark Orchid, Red Heart Super Saver in Turqua, and Red Heart with Love in Pewter.  And once again, I followed Moogly's Leaping Stripes and Blocks pattern.

Here are my notes for the newborn beanie:  
I used a size G crochet hook.  After completing Round 3 (36 stitches), I skipped ahead to Round 5 of the leaping blocks section.  After completing Rounds 5-10 of the leaping blocks pattern, I skipped ahead to Round 13.  For the edging, I crocheted only 3 chains.

The newborn beanie measures about 5-1/2 inches tall and 13 inches around.

Here are my notes for the baby beanie:
I used a size "I" crochet hook.  After completing Round 3 (36 stitches), I skipped ahead to Round 5 of the leaping blocks section.

The baby beanie measures about 7-1/2 inches tall and 15 inches around.

I am so excited to see the handsome little guy wearing his beanies!  Hope this gives you some inspiration for your next project.  Happy hooking!

Jilliane

Update:  Alcott Jameson was born on March 31!

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