Oh So Cute Bonnet

I have a sweet friend who is also a very talented photographer. She loves newborn photography and has commissioned me to crochet and felt different items for the newborns that come into her studio. One of these items is of course, an adorable bonnet 😊 I decided that I would like to design one for her and she absolutely loved it!

Now I am sharing the pattern with you so you can make this soft, squishy bonnet for a little one in your life or for those “oh so cute” newborn photographs!

Materials~
Yarn is Stitch Studio by Nicole- Chateau (super bulky)
Hook- N/P 10 mm

Begin by leaving a very long tail for seaming

Ch 22

row1- 1dc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in each st across (22)

row 2- ch 2 turn, * 1 fpdc in next st, 1 bpdc in next st*, repeat from * across

row 3- ch 2 turn, * 1 bpdc in next st, 1 fpdc in next st*, repeat from * across

Repeat rows 2 & 3- 2 more times, (7rows total)

row 8-  1 sc in each st across, at the end pm in working loop and remove hook. You will return to this loop.

Using tail left from beginning ch, ss up the back of the bonnet.

We will now make the spiral ties. Returning to working loop, remove place marker and ss across entire bottom of bonnet.

 Ch 20 from corner, work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook,work 2 sc in each st. Finish and weave in end.

From opposite corner of bonnet attach yarn and repeat directions above for 2nd tie.

Weave in all ends.

Waterfall

                            ~Waterfall~

 I just completed this piece and I couldn’t be happier! The idea was inspired by woven tapestry. I realized that I could add fringe and use it as an element in my artwork too! Why not? The yarn is wool and will felt right in! Only I had the advantage and freedom of needlefelting my “painting”. Adding all of the depth and color I pleased, where I pleased, as I went along!
 At the bottom I was able to needlefelt my fringe directly to my artwork! I can do this because I needlefelt directly into foam. It is my canvas. Foam is sturdy enough to hold 3D elements and fringe. I use at least a 2” deep foam. I can cut it into any shape of canvas that I like as well, giving my piece the rounded top.

 This piece has definitely inspired me to do more using this technique and see where my imagination can take me!

Easy Peasy Scrubby!

I picked up some Red Heart Scrubby Sparkle while I was shopping at Hobby Lobby the other day. Some time ago I was watching the Yarn Hoarder’s podcast and she highly recommended it for scrubbing dishes. So when I saw it, I grabbed a skein.

Lately I’ve been working on felt and crochet commissions which have kept me busy, but today, I’m a little under the weather. I just need to take it easy this morning but wanted something to do while resting. So, I grabbed my scrubby yarn and started crocheting! I wanted brainless and quick crocheting for a morning like this lol!

And with that, I have this very easy, very beginner friendly scrubby pattern for you! It is worked in a flat spiral. That’s it! I have left it one layer because this yarn is already covered in little scrubby fringe so it’s heavy duty. And I think a single layer washes up cleaner than something doubled up.

You can make a bunch for yourself or have a stock pile for housewarming, birthday and Christmas gifts!

You will need~
1 skein Red Heart Scrubby Sparkle ( I’m using the ice pop colorway)
A 4mm or US G crochet hook
1 stitch marker

Begin with an adjustable loop.

Work 6hdc in loop, pull loop tight

Work 2 hdc in each st around pm in first st (12)

Work *1 hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next st* repeat to end of round (18)

Work *1 hdc in next 2 st, work 2 hdc in next st* repeat to end (24)

Work *1 hdc in next 3 st, work 2 hdc in next st* repeat to end (30)

Work *1 hdc in next 4 st, work 2 hdc in next st* repeat to end (36)

Work *1 hdc in next 5 st, work 2 hdc in next st* repeat to end (42)

Work *1 hdc in next 6 st, work 2 hdc in next st* repeat to end (48)

Cut yarn and finish off! It is that easy!