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Easy Crochet Baby Bonnet Pattern

You’ll make this baby bonnet pattern over and over again! It’s such an easy pattern that works well with most yarn fibers. It’s great with a high quality acrylic which is good for a baby pattern, but you could absolutely use a soft alpaca yarn as well. This pattern just has a bit of texture in the ridged rows. I love using the back and front loop stitches to create these type of patterns. Who are you going to make this easy crochet baby bonnet pattern for?

If you don’t have someone in mind, you could make one to keep on hand for baby showers! Especially since you probably have half a skein of acrylic lying around waiting for a scrap project anyway. Make one or two of these and you’ll have them ready. I used Lion Brand Basic Stitch for this design. A good substitute for this would be some Mighty Stitch from KnitPicks. I like the color palette they have actually better than the Lion Brand.

This easy crochet baby bonnet pattern was written just for the Baby Shower Blog Hop 2026 hosted by Ambassador Crochet! This is such a great event to stock up on baby patterns! Head over to the blog post and hunt through all the amazing patterns.

You can use this free pattern right here on the blog. As part of the blog hop, you can get the PDF of this pattern for 50% off! Go to the main blog post for the event here for the code, then use the code on ravelry! Thank you so much!

Okay, let’s get to the pattern!

Supplies

  • CYC 4 worsted yarn 100-150 yards (sample is acrylic worsted yarn)
  • crochet hook US size I (5.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
  • tapestry sewing needle
  • scissors and measuring tape/gauge ruler

Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • ch = chain
  • st/sts = stitch/stitches
  • sk = skip
  • sc = single crochet
  • BLO= back loop only
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • dec = yo, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, yo, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop and pull through all 4 loops on hook
  • Fhdc= foundation half double crochet: ch 3, yo, insert hook in 3rd ch from hook, *pull up a loop, yo, pull through one loop on hook, yo, pull through three loops
  • for subsequent sts: yo, insert hook in st made by bold section above, repeat from *

Gauge Swatch

4 in by 4 in swatch = 16 sts in 12 rows

Row 1: Fhdc 18, turn. (18 hdc)

Row 2: Ch 1, hdc each st across, turn. (18 hdc)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in the 3rd loop of prev row hdc each st across, turn. (18 sc)

Row 4: Ch 1, hdc BLO each st across, turn. (18 hdc)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc each st across, turn. (18 sc)

Rows 6-14: Repeat rows 2-5 respectively.

Notes

  • Stitch counts are marked in [ ] at the end of each row, with different sizing in parentheses as follows: Infant: 0-6 months, (Baby: 6-12 months, Toddler: 1-3 years, Child: 4-10 yrs)
  • Turning chains do not count as stitches.
easy crochet baby bonnet pattern

Written Instructions

Size: Infant: 0-6 months, (Baby: 6-12 months, Toddler: 1-3 years, Child: 4-10 yrs)

ALL SIZES

Row 1: Fhdc 38 (44, 50, 54), turn. [38 (44, 50, 54 hdc)]

Row 2: Ch 1, hdc each st across, turn. [38 (44, 50, 54 hdc)]

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in the 3rd loop of prev row hdc each st across, turn. [38 (44, 50, 54 sc)]

Row 4: Ch 1, hdc BLO each st across, turn. [38 (44, 50, 54 hdc)]

Row 5: Ch 1, sc each st across, turn. [38 (44, 50, 54 sc)]

Rows 6-10 (12, 14, 18): Repeat rows 2-5 respectively.

Continue below to appropriate size.

Infant

Row 11: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 26 hdc]

Row 12: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 8 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [4 dec, 24 hdc]

Row 13: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [6 dec, 16 hdc]

Row 14: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [5 dec, 12 hdc]

Row 15: Hdc first 2 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc last 2 sts. [4 dec, 9 hdc]

Continue to directions below for neckband

Baby

Row 13: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 5 sts, dec, hdc next 5 sts, dec, hdc next 5 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 31 hdc]

Row 14: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 25 hdc]

Row 15: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 19 hdc]

Row 16: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 5 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [4 dec, 18 hdc]

Row 17: Hdc first 2 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, dec, hdc next st, dec, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc last 2 sts. [6 dec, 9 hdc]

Continue to directions below for neckband

Toddler

Row 15: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [8 dec, 33 hdc]

Row 16: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 5 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 31 hdc]

Row 17: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 22 hdc]

Row 18: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec last 3 sts. [6 dec, 17 hdc]

Row 19: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [4 dec, 15 hdc]

Row 20: Hdc first 2 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 2 sts. [4 dec, 11 hdc]

Continue to directions below for neckband

Child

Row 17: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [10 dec, 35 hdc]

Row 18: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [8 dec, 29 hdc]

Row 19: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 25 hdc]

Row 20: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 7 sts, dec,, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [4 dec, 23 hdc]

Row 21: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [6 dec, 15 hdc]

Row 22: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [4 dec, 13 hdc]

Row 23: Hdc first 2 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc last 2 sts. [4 dec, 9 hdc]

Continue to directions below for neckband

Neckband ALL SIZES

Fold the last hdc row in half and sl st together to close the back of the bonnet, or fasten off, fold and seam together. Fasten off, turn right side out.

Reattach yarn in the bottom corner of bonnet (Row 1.) Sc 44( 48, 54, 60) evenly across the bottom of bonnet, working approximately 1 st in the end of each row, ch 1, turn. Continue for 2 rows of single crochet for Infant and Baby sizes, 4 rows for Toddler and Child. Do not fasten off.

Continuing from above to create ties: Ch 27, sl st each ch across, then sl st along bottom of bonnet (where you just completed the single crochet rows) to opposite corner. Ch 27, sl st each ch across, fasten off and weave in ends.

Thank you so much for coming by today! Here are my other easy crochet baby bonnet patterns if you’d like to explore!

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Textured Baby Bonnet Crochet Pattern

Hello! I’m so delighted to share this pattern with you today! The Spice Bonnet is a textured bonnet pattern for the little ones, from preemies all the way to children. This was designed for the Preemie Crochet Challenge that is put on by Sunflower Cottage Crochet every year. I’m so glad to be a part of it this year! For the release of this pattern it will be available as a free download from Sept 19, 2025 through the end of the month!

The Preemie Crochet Challenge is an event through the whole month of September, which is Prematurity Awareness Month! When you download one of the free patterns available through the month, you pledge to make one item to donate to your local NICU or pregnancy/baby center. It’s really a beautiful event and you should go read more about it here. Though I haven’t had a premature birth myself, my youngest son did have a short NICU stay due to fluid in his lungs and those five days were a tiny glimpse into the difficulty those families experience. Participating in this event to help raise awareness and give to those families is wonderful!

You’ll need worsted weight yarn for this pattern in three colors, though I do think the texture is lovely and you could make a one color version. A 5 mm hook met gauge for most of my testers, though I personally used 5.5 mm as I have tight tension. This pattern is an intermediate pattern, as the bead stitch may not be familiar.

I’ve used one of my favorite yarns for this one, Lion Brand Heartland. I love the slight heathered look in this yarn line and I think it’s very soft and easy to work with.

Let’s get to making it!

Supplies

  • CYC 4 worsted yarn: color A: green: 75 yards, color B: orange: 75 yards, color C: tan: 60 yards (sample is acrylic worsted yarn)
  • crochet hook 5 mm or size needed to obtain gauge
  • tapestry sewing needle
  • scissors and measuring tape/gauge ruler

Notes

  • Stitch counts are marked in [ ] at the end of each row, with different sizing in parentheses as follows: Preemie, Infant: 0-6 months, (Baby: 6-12 months, Toddler: 1-3 years, Child: 4-10 yrs)
  • Turning chains do not count as stitches.
  • There is a RS (right side) noted in Row 5.
  • Color changes are noted as “with color x,” at the beginning of the rows. If there is not a color noted, you are continuing with the color from the previous row. I like to change colors by finishing the final stitch of the previous color with the new color.
  • The striped top of the bonnet will have numerous ends. You could minimize end weaving a bit by carrying color C along the edges of the stripes. This will be hidden because you will be crocheting a neckband along those edges.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • ch = chain
  • st/sts = stitch/stitches
  • sk = skip
  • sc = single crochet
  • dc = double crochet
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • dec = hdc two stitches together
  • sc FLO = single crochet front loop only
  • linen st = sc, sk st, ch 1

Special Stitches

  • bead st = skip next st, sc next st, yo, insert hook around post of the sc just made, pull up a loop, yo, insert hook around post again, pull up a loop, yo, pull through all loops on hook
  • FSC= foundation single crochet: ch 3, insert hook in 3rd ch from hook, *pull up a loop, yo, pull through one loop on hook, yo, pull through two loops, insert hook in st made by bold section above, repeat from *

Gauge Swatch

4 in by 4 in swatch = 9 bead sts in 4 row 2-5 repeats

Row 1: With color A, FSC 24 [24 sc]

Row 2: With color B, ch 2, bead st across [12 bead sts, 1 dc]

Row 3: With color C, ch 1, linen stitch across.[14 linen sts]

Row 4: Repeat row 3.

Row 5: With color A, ch 1, *sc FLO, sc ch-1 sp, repeat from * across [12 sc, 12 sc FLO]

Rows 6-14: Repeat rows 2-5 respectively.

Written Instructions

Size: Preemie (Infant: 0-6 months, 17,Baby: 6-12 months, Toddler: 1-3 years, Child: 4-10 yrs)

ALL SIZES

Row 1: With color A, FSC 32 (38, 44, 50, 56). [32 (38, 44, 50, 56 sc)]

Row 2: With color B, ch 2, bead st across until last, hdc last st. [15 (18, 21, 24, 27) bead sts, 1 hdc]

Row 3: With color C, ch 1, linen st across.[15 (18, 21, 24, 27) linen sts]

Row 4: Repeat row 3.

Row 5: With color A, ch 1, *sc FLO, sc ch-1 sp, repeat from * across [15 (18, 21, 24, 27) sc, 15 (18, 21, 24, 27) sc FLO]

Row 6-13 (17, 17, 21, 21): Repeat rows 2-5 respectively.

Continue below to appropriate size.

Preemie

Row 14: With color A, hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts.

Row 15: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts.

Row 16: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts.

Continue to page 8 for neckband.

Infant

Row 18: With color A, hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 25 hdc]

Row 19: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 7 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [4 dec, 23 hdc]

Row 20: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [6 dec, 15 hdc]

Row 21: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [4 dec, 13 hdc]

Row 22: Hdc first 2 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc last 2 sts. [4 dec, 9 hdc]

Continue to page 8 for neckband.

Baby

Row 18: With color A, hdc each st across. [44 hdc]

Row 19: Repeat row 18.

Row 20: With color A, hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 5 sts, dec, hdc next 5 sts, dec, hdc next 5 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 31 hdc]

Row 21: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 25 hdc]

Row 22: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 19 hdc]

Row 23: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 5 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [4 dec, 18 hdc]

Row 24: Hdc first 2 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, dec, hdc next st, dec, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc last 2 sts. [6 dec, 9 hdc]

Continue to page 8 for neckband

Toddler

Row 22: With color A, hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [8 dec, 32 hdc]

Row 23: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 30 hdc]

Row 24: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 22 hdc]

Row 25: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec last 3 sts. [6 dec, 16 hdc]

Row 26: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [4 dec, 14 hdc]

Continue to page 8 for neckband

Child

Row 22: With color A, hdc each st across. [56 hdc]

Row 23: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [10 dec, 35 hdc]

Row 24: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [8 dec, 29 hdc]

Row 25: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 25 hdc]

Row 26: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 7 sts, dec,, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [4 dec, 23 hdc]

Row 27: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [6 dec, 15 hdc]

Row 28: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [4 dec, 13 hdc]

Row 29: Hdc first 2 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc last 2 sts. [4 dec, 9 hdc]

Continue to page 8 for neckband

Neckband ALL SIZES

Fold the last hdc row in half and sl st together to close the back of the bonnet, or fasten off and seam together. Fasten off, turn right side out.

Reattach color A in the bottom corner of bonnet (Row 1.) Sc 38 (44, 48, 54, 60) evenly across the bottom of bonnet, working approximately 1 st in the end of each row, ch 1, turn. Continue for 4 rows of single crochet for Preemie, Infant and Baby sizes, 6 rows for Toddler and Child. Do not fasten off.

Create ties: Ch 27, sl st each ch across, then sl st along bottom of bonnet (where you just completed the single crochet rows) to opposite corner. Ch 27, sl st each ch across, fasten off and weave in ends.

Alternatively, if you dislike the ties for practicality, make two small pom poms and attach to the corners of the bonnet, this would be equally as sweet!

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Fields Bonnet

Let’s make a bonnet! I adore the look of a bonnet on a little one! They have a sweetness about them and they keep little ones’ ears warm. I also enjoy using the sedge stitch. I love the ease of this stitch, as well as the nice even texture of it. I’ve found myself gravitating to improvise baby blankets with this stitch over the years, I even did a big chunky blanket for my 8 year old this past Christmas with it. I decided to design this bonnet with it, perfect for a chilly spring day!

It’s time for a blog hop!!!! Kristine at Ambassador Crochet is hosting a Baby Shower Blog Hop from Sunday, April 27th to Saturday, May 24th! 4 weeks of awesome baby patterns! You can get the bundle right here! This will get you ALL the patterns for a low cost, and this is a great option specifically for this blog hop because about half the patterns are 50% off downloads and half are free. May 11th, 2025, you can get 50% off this pattern! Follow this link to the blog hop roundup where you can get the discount code!

Let’s talk some more about the sedge stitch! This stitch is very easy to learn. After you create your chain, each sedge stitch is a single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet in the same stitch, then skip two stitches. It creates a gentle texture that I really like. The stitches end up slanting together so it is a slightly dense fabric even though you are skipping stitches.

For this easy baby bonnet crochet pattern, I chose to use easy to care for acrylic yarn. I’m sure it would be lovely in a nice superwash wool, but generally for little ones I tend to go for a soft acrylic instead. I tend to buy Lion Brand’s acrylic yarn. For this I used their Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling which I think is super soft and I like the colors and the price! I also think if you used their Heartland line that would be a good match for this pattern, too.

This pattern has a PDF downloadable file available on ravelry, Etsy, and LoveCrafts. The pattern file is 7 pages and has more photos and charts than I put here in the blog post, but all the written instructions are exactly the same as below. Personally, I love to be able to print a pattern for easy couch crochet, but I know that not everyone can purchase a pattern and I’m happy to offer patterns here on my website and let the advertisers pay for them! Bookmark this page and come back over and over to complete your baby bonnet!

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Supplies

  • CYC 4 worsted yarn: 100-150 yards (sample is Lion Brand Yarn Basic Stitch in color Sage)
  • crochet hook US size J (6 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
  • tapestry sewing needle
  • scissors and measuring tape/gauge ruler

Abbreviations

ch = chain

st/sts = stitch/stitches

sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

sl st = slip stitch

hdc = half double crochet

sedge stitch = *single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet in the same stitch, sk 2 sts, repeat from *

(noted as {sc, hdc, dc} within pattern)

dec = hdc two stitches together

Gauge Swatch

4 in by 4 in swatch = 6 sedge stitches in 6 rows of sedge stitch

Notes


Stitch counts are marked in [ ] at the end of each row.

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Written Instructions

Size: Infant: 0-6 months, (Baby: 6-12 months, Toddler: 1-3 years, Child: 4-10 yrs)

ALL SIZES

Row 1: Ch 38 ( 44, 50, 56), {sc, hdc, dc} 2nd ch from hook, sk next 2 sts, *{sc, hdc, dc} next st, sk next 2 sts, repeat from* until last st, sc last st. [12( 14, 16, 18) sedge sts, 1 sc]

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, *{sc, hdc, dc} first st, sk next 2 sts, repeat from* until last st, sc last st. [12 (14, 16, 18) sedge sts, 1 sc]

Rows 3-11 (13, 15, 17): Repeat Row 2

Continue below to appropriate size.

Infant

Row 12: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 25 hdc]

Row 13: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 7 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [4 dec, 23 hdc]

Row 14: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [6 dec, 15 hdc]

Row 15: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [4 dec, 13 hdc]

Row 16: Hdc first 2 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc last 2 sts. [4 dec, 9 hdc]

Continue to neckband instructions below

Baby

Row 14: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 5 sts, dec, hdc next 5 sts, dec, hdc next 5 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 31 hdc]

Row 15: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 25 hdc]

Row 16: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 19 hdc]

Row 17: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 5 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [4 dec, 18 hdc]

Row 18: Hdc first 2 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, dec, hdc next st, dec, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc last 2 sts. [6 dec, 9 hdc]

Continue to neckband instructions below

Toddler

Row 16: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [8 dec, 33 hdc]

Row 17: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 5 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 31 hdc]

Row 18: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 22 hdc]

Row 19: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec last 3 sts. [6 dec, 17 hdc]

Row 20: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [4 dec, 15 hdc]

Row 21: Hdc first 2 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 2 sts. [4 dec, 11 hdc]

Continue to neckband instructions below

Child

Row 18: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [10 dec, 35 hdc]

Row 19: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [8 dec, 29 hdc]

Row 20: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 25 hdc]

Row 21: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 7 sts, dec,, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [4 dec, 23 hdc]

Row 22: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [6 dec, 15 hdc]

Row 23: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [4 dec, 13 hdc]

Row 24: Hdc first 2 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc last 2 sts. [4 dec, 9 hdc]

Continue to neckband instructions below

Neckband ALL SIZES

Fold the last hdc row in half and sl st together to close the back of the bonnet. Fasten off, turn right side out.

Reattach the yarn in the bottom corner of bonnet (Row 1.) Sc evenly across the bottom of bonnet, ch 1, turn. Continue for 4 rows of single crochet for Infant and baby sizes, 6 rows for toddler and child. Do not fasten off.

Create ties: Ch 27, sl st each ch across, then sl st along bottom of bonnet (where you just completed the single crochet rows) to opposite corner. Ch 27, sl st each ch across, fasten off and weave in ends.

I hope you loved making this easy baby bonnet crochet pattern. It’s perfect for keeping a little one warm on a cool spring day. Please reach out to me if you have any struggles with the pattern! My social links are listed below so you can contact me. I’d love to see your finished bonnet, so tag me on Instagram!

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First Tulips Bonnet

Bonnets are such a great accessory for those tricky toddlers who pull hats right off! I think they aren’t much more work than making a hat and I think I’ll have to design another bonnet this fall for my toddler. This design was inspired by happy spring tulips. I love those first spring bulbs that emerge year after year. This year I replanted so many bulbs from another flower bed in my yard and they all survived and bloomed beautifully!

Okay let’s make a bonnet! You’ll need some worsted yarn in three colors, with one of them preferably being green for the leaves. You could do any colors that you like for spring! One of my testers made a gorgeous one with dark and light green and it was lovely! It looks more neutral so if you tend towards a neutral palette you can still make it work!

I used a 5.5 mm hook, and I highly suggest you gauge swatch. If you tend to a looser crochet, you’ll need to size down. You need to have a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and scissors and a measuring tape. I hope you love making this pattern! Please don’t forget to share your work with me on Facebook or Instagram, I’d love to see it!

Here you can find the free version of the pattern. It has all the written information of the pattern. The PDF is available on ravelry, Etsy, and Lovecrafts and that includes a sizing chart and photo guide. I also put each size on its own 2 pages so you could just print the size you want instead of all 12 pages.

Supplies

  • CYC 4 worsted yarn: 100-150 yards color A, 50 yards color B, 50 yards color C (sample is Lion Brand Yarn Basic Stitch: A white, B yellow, C green)
  • crochet hook US size I (5.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
  • tapestry sewing needle
  • scissors and measuring tape/gauge ruler

Stitches (US Terms)

ch = chain

st/sts = stitch/stitches

BLO = back loop only

sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

sl st = slip stitch

reverse sc= reverse single crochet (also called crab stitch)

hdc = half double crochet

inc = two stitches in the same stitch

dc v-st = double crochet, ch 1, double crochet in same stitch

puff = {4 double crochet cluster} (yo, insert hook in st, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook) 4 times, yo, pull through all loops on hook

Gauge Swatch

4 in by 4 in swatch = 14 stitches in 12 rows of hdc

Notes

  • For inc, use whatever stitch that row calls for, I’ve put it in bold in each row with increases.
  • Stitch counts are marked in [ ] at the end of each row.
  • After fastening off in row 5 of the bonnet section, you will use sl sts to connect the half circle shaped rows to row 5. These sl sts are not to be worked into; they act as the ch 2 to start the new half circle shaped rows.
  • Each size has its own section in the pattern, find the size you want below!

Written Instructions

Size: Infant (0-6 months)

Neckband

Row 1: Ch 6, sc 2nd ch from hook and each st across, turn. [5 sc]

Row 2: Ch 1, sc, sc BLO each st across, turn. [1 sc, 4 sc BLO]

Row 3: Ch 1, sc BLO until last, sc, turn. [4 sc BLO, 1 sc]

Rows 4-28: Repeat rows 2 and 3 respectively.

Turn to the side.

Bonnet Tulip Section

Row 1: Sc the end of 1st row, 1 sc end of each row to last, turn. [28 sc]

Row 2: Do not chain, inc, *sc next 7, inc, sc next 3, inc, sc next 2, inc , sc next 3, inc, sc next 7 inc. [34 sc]

Change to color B

Row 3: Ch 2, dc next 2, sk st, *dc v-st, sk 2 sts, repeat from * until last 5 sts, sk 2 sts, dc next 2, dc last st, turn. [5 dc, 12 dc v st]

Change to color C

Row 4: Ch 2, dc next 2, puff next ch-1 sp * ch 2, puff next ch-1 sp, repeat from * until last 3, ch 1, dc last 3 sts, turn. [5 dc, 9 puff]

Change to color A

Row 5: Sc first 3 sts, sc in ch-1 sp, *sc, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, repeat from * until last puff, sc in ch-1 sp, sc last 3 sts, turn. [34 sc] Fasten off, weave in ends.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Bonnet Top

Attach yarn in 17th st of prev row. In this portion of pattern, all the sl sts are going into Row 5 above. The 2 sl sts at the end of each row act as the ch 2 to start the row, and you will not work into these.

Row 1: Ch 3, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [3 ch, 2 sl st]

Row 2: Hdc, 3 hdc, hdc, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [5 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 3: Hdc next 2, 3 hdc, hdc next 2, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [7 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 4: 2 hdc each st across, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [14 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 5: *Inc, hdc, hdc, repeat from * twice, then hdc, inc, hdc next 2, inc, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [20 hdc, 2 sl sts]

Row 5: Hdc each st across, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [20 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 6: Hdc first 5, dc next 10, hdc last 5, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [10 hdc, 10 dc, 2 sl st]

Row 7-10: Repeat row 6

Row 11-15: Hdc first 3, dc next 14, hdc last 3, sl st next 2 sts, do not turn. [6 hdc, 14 dc, 2 sl st]

Row 16: Reverse sc each st across. [20 reverse sc]

Fasten off, weave in ends

Tie (make 2 all sizes)

With color B or C as desired:

Ch 35, sl st 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. [34 sl st]

Attach with 2 sl sts to bottom corner of neckband, one tie on each corner. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Feeling stuck? This is an intermediate pattern. You might need the PDF! Get it here on ravelry!

Size: Baby (6-12 months)

Neckband

Row 1: Ch 6, sc 2nd ch from hook and each st across, turn. [5 sc]

Row 2: Ch 1, sc, sc BLO each st across, turn. [1 sc, 4 sc BLO]

Row 3: Ch 1, sc BLO until last, sc, turn. [4 sc BLO, 1 sc]

Rows 4-36: Repeat rows 2 and 3 respectively.

Turn to the side.

Bonnet Tulip Section

Row 1: Sc the end of 1st row, 1 sc end of each row to last. [36 sc]

Row 2: Do not chain, inc, *sc next 6, inc, sc next 7, inc, sc next 4, inc , sc next 7, inc, sc next 6, inc, turn. [42 sc]

Change to color B

Row 3: Ch 2, dc next 2, sk st, *dc v-st, sk 2 sts, repeat from * until last 5 sts, dc v-st, sk st, dc next 2, dc last st, turn. [5 dc, 12 dc v st]

Change to color C

Row 4: Ch 2, dc next 2, ch 1, puff next ch-1 sp, *ch 2, puff next ch-1 sp, repeat from * until last 4 sts, ch 1, dc next 2, dc last st, turn. [5 dc, 12 puff]

Change to color A

Row 5: Sc first 3 sts, sc in ch-1 sp, *sc, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, repeat from * until last puff, sc in ch-1 sp, sc last 3 sts, turn. [42 sc]

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Bonnet Top

Attach yarn in 21st st of prev row. In this portion of pattern, all the sl sts are going into Row 5 above. The 2 sl sts at the end of each row act as the ch 2 to start the row, and you will not work into these.

Row 1: Ch 3, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [3 ch, 2 sl st]

Row 2: Hdc, 3 hdc same st, hdc, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [5 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 3: Inc, hdc, inc, hdc, inc, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [8 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 4: Inc, hdc, inc, hdc, hdc, inc, hdc, inc, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [12 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 5: *Inc, hdc, hdc, repeat from *; **hdc, hdc, inc, repeat from **, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [16 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 6: Inc, hdc next 3, inc, hdc, hdc, inc, inc, hdc, hdc, inc, hdc next 3, inc, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [22 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 7: Hdc each st across, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [22 hdc, 2 sl st]

Rows 8-10: Hdc first 4, dc next 14, hdc last 4, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [8 hdc, 14 dc, 2 sl st]

Row 11-13: Repeat row 7

Row 14-18: Hdc first 3, dc next 16, hdc last 3, sl st next 2 sts. Do not turn. [6 hdc, 16 dc, 2 sl st]

Row 19: Reverse sc each st across. [22 reverse sc]

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Tie (make 2 all sizes)

With color B or C as desired:

Ch 35, sl st 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. [34 sl st]

Attach with 2 sl sts to bottom corner of neckband, one tie on each corner. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Size: Toddler (1-4 yrs)

Neckband

Row 1: Ch 6, sc 2nd ch from hook and each st across, turn. [5 sc]

Row 2: Ch 1, sc, sc BLO each st across, turn. [1 sc, 4 sc BLO]

Row 3: Ch 1, sc BLO until last, sc, turn. [4 sc BLO, 1 sc]

Rows 4-40: Repeat rows 2 and 3 respectively.

Turn to the side.

Bonnet Tulip Section

Row 1: Sc the end of 1st row, 1 sc end of each row to last, turn. [40 sc]

Row 2: Do not chain, inc, *sc next 7, inc, sc next 7, inc, sc next 3, inc, sc next 3, inc, sc next 7, inc, sc next 7, inc. [48 sc]

Change to color B

Row 3: Ch 2, dc next 2, sk st, *dc v-st, sk 2 sts, repeat from * until last 5 sts, dc v-st, sk st, dc next 2, dc last st, turn. [5 dc, 14 dc v st]

Change to color C

Row 4: Ch 2, dc next 2, ch 1, puff next ch-1 sp, *ch 2, puff next ch-1 sp, repeat from * until last 4 sts, ch 1, dc next 2, dc last st, turn. [5 dc, 14 puff, 28 ch]

Change to color A

Row 5: Sc first 3 sts, sc in ch-1 sp, *sc, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, repeat from * until last puff, sc in ch-1 sp, sc last 3 sts, turn. [48 sc]

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Bonnet Top

Attach yarn in 24th st of prev row. In this portion of pattern, all the sl sts are going into Row 5 above. The 2 sl sts at the end of each row act as the ch 2 to start the row, and you will not work into these.

Row 1: Ch 3, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [3 ch, 2 sl st]

Row 2: Hdc, 3 hdc, hdc, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [5 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 3: Inc, hdc, inc, hdc, inc 2, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [8 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 4: 2 hdc each st across, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [16 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 5: Inc, hdc, hdc, hdc, inc, hdc, hdc, inc, inc, hdc, hdc, inc, hdc, hdc, hdc, inc, sl st next 2 sts of neckband, turn. [22 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 6: *Inc, hdc, hdc repeat from * until last, inc last st, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [28 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 7: Hdc each st across, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [28 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 8: Repeat row 7. [28 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 9: Hdc first 9, dc next 10, hdc last 9, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [18 hdc, 10 dc, 2 sl st]

Row 10-14: Repeat row 9. [18 hdc, 10 dc, 2 sl st]

Row 15-17: Repeat row 7. [28 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 18-21: Hdc first 3, dc next 22, hdc last 3, sl st next 2 sts, do not turn. [6 hdc, 22 dc, 2 sl st]

Row 22: Reverse sc each st across. [28 reverse sc]

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Tie (make 2 all sizes)

With color B or C as desired:

Ch 35, sl st 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. [34 sl st]

Attach with 2 sl sts to bottom corner of neckband, one tie on each corner. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Size: Child (4-10 yrs)

Neckband

Row 1: Ch 8, sc 2nd ch from hook and each st across, turn. [7 sc]

Row 2: Ch 1, sc, sc BLO each st across, turn. [1 sc, 6 sc BLO]

Row 3: Ch 1, sc BLO until last, sc, turn. [6 sc BLO, 1 sc]

Rows 4-44: Repeat rows 2 and 3 respectively.

Turn to the side.

Bonnet Tulip Section

Row 1: Sc the end of 1st row, 1 sc end of each row to last, turn. [44 sc]

Row 2: Do not chain, inc, *sc next 7, inc, sc next 7, inc, sc next 4, inc, sc next 5, inc, sc next 7, inc, sc next 7, inc. [51 sc]

Change to color B

Row 3: Ch 2, dc next 2, sk st, *dc v-st, sk 2 sts, repeat from * until last 5 sts, dc v-st, sk st, dc next 2, dc last st, turn. [5 dc, 15 dc v-st]

Change to color C

Row 4: Ch 2, dc next 2, ch 1, puff next ch-1 sp, *ch 2, puff next ch-1 sp, repeat from * until last 4 sts, ch 1, dc next 2, dc last st, turn. [5 dc, 15 puff]

Change to color A

Row 5: Sc first 3 sts, sc in ch-1 sp, *sc, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, repeat from * until last puff, sc in ch-1 sp, sc last 3 sts, turn. [51 sc]

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Bonnet Top

Attach yarn in 25th st of prev row. In this portion of pattern, all the sl sts are going into Row 5 above. The 2 sl sts at the end of each row act as the ch 2 to start the row, and you will not work into these.

Row 1: Ch 3, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [3 ch, 2 sl st]

Row 2: Hdc, 3 hdc, hdc, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [5 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 3: Hdc next 2, 3 hdc, hdc next 2, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [7 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 4: 2 hdc each st across, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [14 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 5: *Inc, hdc, hdc, repeat from *, inc, repeat from * 2 times, inc, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [20 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 6: *Inc, hdc, repeat from * 2 times hdc, inc, hdc, inc, inc, hdc, inc, hdc, **hdc, inc, repeat from ** 2 times, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [30 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 7: *Inc, hdc next 4, inc, hdc next 5, inc, hdc next 6, hdc next 5, inc, hdc next 4, inc, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [36 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 8: Hdc each st across, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [36 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 9: Repeat row 8 [36 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 10: Hdc first 10, dc next 16, hdc last 10, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [16 dc, 20 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 11-15: Repeat row 10 [20 hdc, 16 dc, 2 sl st]

Row 16-18: Repeat row 8 [36 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 19-24: Hdc first 5, dc next 30, hdc last 5, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [12 hdc, 24 dc, 2 sl st]

Row 25: Reverse sc each st across. [36 reverse sc]

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Tie (make 2 all sizes)

With color B or C as desired

Ch 35, sl st 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. [34 sl st]

Attach with 2 sl sts to bottom corner of neckband, one tie on each corner. Fasten off, weave in ends.

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