Granny Square Baby Bonnet Crochet Pattern
Granny Square Baby Bonnet Crochet Pattern- Keep your little one cozy and cute with this charming bonnet—a sweet and stylish twist on a timeless crochet classic!
Looking for an adorable baby project that’s both timeless and beginner-friendly? This Granny Square Baby Bonnet Crochet Pattern is the perfect mix of vintage charm and modern cuteness. Whether you’re crafting for your own little bundle or making a heartfelt handmade gift, this bonnet is sure to turn heads (literally!).
Why You’ll Love This Pattern:
This bonnet is made using classic granny squares, which means it’s a quick and satisfying project that uses basic stitches with a big payoff. It’s lightweight, cozy, and makes any little one look like they stepped out of a vintage storybook.
- Uses basic granny squares – ideal for beginners
- Works up quickly with minimal shaping
- A great stash-buster project
- Customizable in endless color combos
Perfect For:
- Baby showers
- First birthday gifts
- Newborn photo shoots
- Handmade market booths or Etsy shops
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Granny Square Baby Bonnet Crochet Pattern
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Yarn: #4 worsted weight yarn
I used: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Charcoal, Loops & Threads Soft Classics in Taupe,Loops & Threads Impeccable Yarn in Jade, Lion Brands Jeans in Topstitch, Lion Brand Wool-Ease in Forest Green
Crochet hook: Size US G (4 mm) crochet hook
Gauge: 13 sc and 14 rows = 4 inches
Sizes: 6/12 months, 18/24 months
Pattern instructions:
Granny Square:
(Make 2)
With A, ch 4. Join with sl st to first ch to form ring.
Round 1: Ch 4 (counts as dc. Ch 1). (3 dc. Ch 1) 3 times in ring. 2 dc in ring. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch 4. Break A.
Round 2: Join B with sl st in next corner ch-1 sp. Ch 4 (counts as dc. Ch 1). 3 dc in same ch-1 sp as sl st. *(3 dc. Ch 1. 3 dc) in next corner ch-1 sp. Rep from * twice more. 2 dc in next corner ch-1 sp (same sp as beg ch 4). Join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch 4. Break B.
Round 3: Join C with sl st in next corner ch-1 sp. Ch 4 (counts as dc. Ch 1). 3 dc in same ch-1 corner sp as sl st. *Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in sp between next 3 dc. Skip next 3dc.**(3dc.Ch1.3dc) in next corner ch-1 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 dc in next ch-1 corner sp. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-4. Break C.
Round 4: Join D with sl st in next ch-1 corner sp. Ch 4 (counts as dc. Ch 1). 3 dc in same ch-1 cprner sp as sl st. *(Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in sp between next 3 dc) to next corner ch-1 sp. Skip next 3 dc.** (3 dc. Ch 1. 3 dc) in next corner ch-1 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 dc in next ch-1 corner sp. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-4.
Work a further 3 (4) rnds as established, working 1 more group of 3-dc before each corner ch-1 sp each rnd, in established color sequence, beg next rnd with A. Fasten off, leaving long tail for seaming.
Finishing:
With WS tog and sts aligned, sew across 2 sides of Squares using whipstitch to form top and back seams.
For the Bottom Edging:
Turn Bonnet to work along bottom edge.
Row 1: (RS). Join A with sl st in ch-1 sp at right corner. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. 1 sc in each of next 21 (24) dc to next ch-1 sp. Sc2tog over next 2 ch-1 sps. 1 sc in each dc to last ch-1 sp. 1 sc in last ch-1 sp. Turn. 45 (51) sts.
Rows 2 through 4: Ch1. 1sc in each st to end of row. Turn.
Fasten off.
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