You can make this bonnet yourself, or purchase in my shop (link above) while it lasts!
I never thought I’d find a use again for the fun Bobble Stitch after creating the cherry pie pot holder, but then I saw an adorable pixie bonnet and the bobbles gave it the cutest look! It was a knit bonnet, and since I don’t knit, I knew I could figure it out for crochet. I love the cute little tip on the back, reminding me of the Lullaby League (you know, the pink ballerina Munchkins from The Wizard of Oz film).
These days I like to make my own patterns, so I followed a YouTube tutorial on a simple pixie hat, then added in the Bobble Stitches. My mathematical calculations must be correct because I think it turned out pixie-perfect, if I don’t say so my Elf. (I’m sorry, are my puns fairy cheesy?)
Feel free to go straight down to the FREE pattern, but here are a few pointers that may help…
On the simple pattern, I thought I’d be learning a new stitch because I didn’t recognize it, but it’s actually just alternating SC and DC (US terms). I like it because the rows don’t create such obvious lines, since the DC’s go on top of the SC’s, and vise-versa.
The whole main part of the bonnet alternates this way except for 2 things: the Bobbles, and the start and end of each row which are always SC. So every row starts with 1 SC, then ends with 2 SC.
And whichever stitch (SC or DC) comes before the Bobble also comes after it, since the Bobble takes the space of what would be the alternating stitch.
With the way I designed the pattern, there are 4 rows between the Bobble rows (and 2 at the end which have Slip Stitches at the sides, then are sewn together, creating 4 rows between Bobbles again).
After the ribbing is complete, it can be confusing figuring out where to stitch when making the first row of the main part of the bonnet. Simply look at the ribbing rows, stitching each time the row faces front, then again when it faces the back, and keep repeating.
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD; ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED.
Do not leave a baby or child wearing the bonnet unattended or allow them to sleep while wearing. The tie closure can become a CHOKING HAZARD. Please be very careful! If you give as a gift, please make sure all of those responsible for the child wearing the bonnet are aware of this.
How to do a Bobble Stitch (BB): YO, insert hook, pull thru, YO, pull thru 2 loops; Repeat 3 more times for total of 4; Complete with YO and pull thru all 5 loops)
Bobbles may pop out to the back side but you can push them to the front.
KEY (US Terms)
R – Round/Row
SK – Slip Knot
CH – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
BLO – Back Loop Only
DC – Double Crochet
BB – Bobble Stitch
SL ST – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
(Start with Ribbing)
R1: SK, CH 7, 6 SC (start in 2nd CH from hook)
R2 – R56: CH 1, (BLO: 5 SC), 1 SC
(Continue to main part of Bonnet. Each row = 56 STS)
R1: CH 1, 5 SC/DC alternating (=5 STS), (1 BB, 8 SC/DC alt.) x5, 1 BB, 5 SC/DC alt.
R2 – R5: CH 1, 56 SC/DC alt. (SC in last 2 STS)
R6: CH 1, 10 SC/DC alt., (1 BB, 8 SC/DC alt.) x4, 1 BB, 9 SC/DC alt.
R7 – R10: (same as R2 – R5)
R11: (same as R1)
R12 – R15: (same as R2 – R5)
R16: (same as R6)
R17 – R18: CH 1, 6 SL ST, 44 SC/DC alt., 6 SL ST.
FO leaving a long tail for sewing.
Fold the bonnet over and sew the back together with the tail, starting at the SL STS.
Final Step: Strap Closure
SK, CH 43, 42 SL ST (starting in 2nd CH from hook)
Attach by SC’ing around entire bottom edge of the bonnet.
Once you reach the end, repeat the first step to create the other strap: CH 43, 42 SL ST
If you use this pattern, PLEASE give credit to me by tagging CherryFairyTale, and THANKS!
Who is the lucky baby in your life who gets to wear your creation? Your daughter? Granddaughter? Niece? Child of a friend? Let me know with a comment!
