Tuesday, August 2, 2011

So I was thinkin'....

That I should post a little surprise treat for those of you that signed up to be followers on the blog.  Thoughts?

Okay, here it is....  Instructions for a simple beanie that has the cutest little edge.  It will roll up all the way around.  This is perfect for newborns -- it's soft, simple, and keeps them cozy all the time.

Supplies Needed:

DK weight yarn (I used Sirdar Snuggle DK)
Size G (4.25 mm) crochet hook

Special Stitch:

Sc decrease=insert hook in stitch indicated, draw up a loop, insert hook in next stitch, draw up a loop, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

Instructions (0-3 Months):

Ch 3, join with slst in first ch to form loop.
Round 1:  Ch 3 (counts as dc now and throughout), 11 dc in loop.  Join with slst to first dc.  (12 dc)
Round 2:  Ch 3, dc in same stitch, 2 dc in next stitch and each dc around.  Join with slst to first dc.  (24 dc)
Round 3:  Ch 3, dc in same stitch, dc in next stitch.  *2 dc in next stitch, dc in next dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with slst to first dc.  (36 dc)
Round 4:  Ch 3, dc in same stitch, dc in next 2 stitches.  *2 dc in next stitch, dc in next 2 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with slst to first dc.  (48 dc)
Rounds 5-9:  Ch 3, dc in next stitch and each stitch around.  Join with slst to first dc.  (48 dc)
Round 10:  Ch 1, 2 sc in same stitch, sc in next 2 stitches.  *2 sc in same stitch, sc in next 2 stitches.  Repeat from * around.  Join with slst to first sc. 
Rounds 11-12:  Ch 1, sc in each sc around.  Join with slst to first sc.
Rounds 13:  Ch 1, *work sc decrease over next 2 stitches, sc in next 2 stitches.  Repeat from * around.  Join with slst to first sc. 
Round 14: Ch 1, sc in each sc around.  Join with slst to first sc.
Finish off.

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

Found it!

Bonnie said...

Lucy, I should have some sort of special prize for being the first to find it, shouldn't I? I need to think on that one!

Nichole said...

Thank you!!!

Ashley said...

wow that was pretty tricky!

EmberlynRayne said...

ohhh thank you! :)

Nancy said...

You know you can't hide from us. We search for you everywhere. Thanks for the pattern. Nancy

BrandiJ said...

Thanks!!!

Anonymous said...

lol Bonnie I'd be thrilled with:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/71099170/pdf-428-soft-shells-baby-ear-flap-hat

HINT HINT!!! ;) lol

Jenni said...

ah that is so sweet! Thanks Bonnie!!!

La Bella Mia said...

Thanks Bonnie!!!

Katherine said...

Took me forever but I finally found it. My brain isn't working today. Thanks Bonnie!!!

Christine said...

So excited to try it!!! Where's the picture? You always have some great ones!!!!