Crochet Granny Square Baby Bonnets

Crochet Granny Square Baby Bonnets are not only adorable but also a wonderful project for crafters of all levels. The intricate design and soft yarn used to create these sweet bonnets make them a perfect gift for any little one. With a variety of colors and embellishments to choose from, you can customize each bonnet to reflect the baby's unique personality.

Materials Needed

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 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 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. 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 corner 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 a long tail for seaming.

Finishing Touches

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 the 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:

Ch 1. 1 sc in each st to end of row. Turn.

Fasten off.