Easy Step-by-Step Crochet Tutorial: Pixie Bonnet for Baby

Easy Step-by-Step Crochet Tutorial: Pixie Bonnet for Baby

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Materials Needed
3. Step 1: Making a Slip Knot and Chains
4. Step 2: Making Single Crochet Stitches
5. Step 3: Working into the Back Loops
6. Step 4: Repeat Row Two
7. Step 5: Continuing the Pattern
8. Step 6: Making Slip Stitches
9. Step 7: Assembling the Bonnet
10. Step 8: Making Straps and Edge
11. Conclusion

Introduction

Welcome to this crochet tutorial where I will show you how to make a cute pixie bonnet using the lemon peel stitch. This project is quick and easy to make, perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a fun crochet project. Let's get started!

Materials Needed

To make this pixie bonnet, you will need the following materials:

1. One skein of Drops Cotton Merino yarn in color 15
2. A four millimeter crochet hook
3. A darning needle
4. Scissors

Now that we have everything ready, let's move on to the step-by-step instructions.

Step 1: Making a Slip Knot and Chains

To begin, make a slip knot and create seven chains. This will serve as the foundation for your bonnet.

Step 2: Making Single Crochet Stitches

Skip the first chain from the hook and make a single crochet into the second chain. Continue making single crochet stitches in the next five chains.

Step 3: Working into the Back Loops

For the next row, make a chain and turn your work. In this row, you will be working into the back loops only. Insert your hook into the back loop of each stitch and make a single crochet. Repeat this for every stitch across the row.

Step 4: Repeat Row Two

Continue repeating row two, working into the back loops and making single crochet stitches. Make sure to insert your hook into both loops of the last stitch to maintain the correct stitch count.

Step 5: Continuing the Pattern

Repeat row two for a total of 56 rows. This will create the body of the bonnet.

Step 6: Making Slip Stitches

In row 17, make slip stitches into the first six stitches. This will create a decorative edge for the bonnet. Continue the pattern from before, making double crochets over single crochets and vice versa, until you have six stitches left in the row. Make slip stitches into the last six stitches.

Step 7: Assembling the Bonnet

Fold the bonnet in half and choose either to crochet the edges together with slip stitches or to sew them together using the mattress stitch. In this tutorial, we will sew the edges together. Use a darning needle and a long tail of yarn to sew the edges together, making sure to securely fasten off and sew in any loose ends.

Step 8: Making Straps and Edge

To make the straps, create a slip knot and make 43 chains. Then, skip the first chain from the hook and make a slip stitch into the next stitch. Make slip stitches into every chain across the row. Attach the strap to the bonnet by making a slip stitch into the first stitch of the bonnet's edge. Next, make a row of slip stitches all the way around the edge of the bonnet. Repeat this process for the second strap.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully completed a soft and adorable baby bonnet using the lemon peel stitch. I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and found it helpful. If you have any questions or would like to see more crochet tutorials, please let me know in the comment section below. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel for more videos like this. Thank you for watching and have a lovely day!