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Crochet Newborn Bonnet, Mittens and Shoes: Free Pattern

Hello there my fellow crochet lovers!

I started crocheting as a hobby. I have created different products which could be useful to anyone. Then, a close friend of mine encouraged me to do more products and sell it – she even proposed to help me sell my products.

Thus, I started receiving few orders for different handmade products mainly halter tops, beanies, scarves and now these little clothes for newborn. And it turned out so elegantly cute!

I have written the whole pattern on this blog and I’m hoping you’ll like it. The pattern is totally easy and beginner-friendly, you’ll be able to memorize it right after few rows! You can even do it with eyes closed. Haha! Hope you like this pattern…


Legend:

CH – chain
SC – single crochet
HDC – half double crochet
DC – double crochet
SL ST – slip stitch
ST / st – stitch; STs – stitches


Materials:

  1. DMC 100% Baby Cotton Yarn
  2. 4.0 mm Crochet Hook
  3. A pair of scissors
  4. A tapestry needle
  5. A stitch marker
  6. Your own customized handmade labels or colorful buttons (optional)


Making the Newborn Bonnet:

Row 1: Make a ‘Magic Ring’, CH-2, DC-12, then SL ST on top of the first CH-2
***there are lots of videos in YouTube showing how to make a Magic Ring, you may also check it on this link: WikiHow: Crochet A Magic Ring

Row 2: CH-2, DC-2 on every stitch ST around, then SL ST on top of the first CH-2

Row 3: CH-2, (DC-1 on the next ST below, DC-1 on the next ST below, DC-2 on the same next ST below)
**repeat this until the end of the row**, then SL ST
**Total of 32 DCs on this row.

Row 4: CH-2, (DC-1 on the next ST below, DC-1 on the next ST below, DC-1 on the next ST below, DC-2 on the same next ST below)
**repeat this until the end of the row**, then SL ST
**Total of 40 DCs on this row.

Row 5 to Row 7: CH-2, DC-1 on each ST around until end of the row, then SL ST
**Total of 40 DCs on each row.

Row 8 to Row 9: CH-1, HDC on 3rd loop of every ST, do this until end of the row, then SL ST
**Total of 40 DCs on this row.

Row 10: CH-1, SC on 3rd loop of every ST, do this until end of the row, then SL ST
**Total of 40 SCs on this row.

You may also see another variation of this project on this link:
Crochet Bonnet Free Pattern: For Newborns


Making the Newborn Mittens:

Row 1: Make a Slip Knot, CH – 4, sl st on the very first CH

Row 2: CH – 3, DC – 9, SL ST
**Total of 10 DCs on this row

Row 3: CH – 1, HDC – 2 in each ST, SL ST

Row 4 to Row 9: CH -1, HDC -1 on each ST around, SL ST

Row 10: CH – 1, SC – 1 into the base of CH – 1, CH – 2, skip 1 ST, then SC on the next 2 STs,
***(CH – 2, skip 1 ST, then SC – 1 on the next 2 STs)***
**repeat this pattern until end of the row

Row 11: CH – 1, SC – 1 on each ST until end of the row

Row 12: CH – 1, HDC – 1 on each ST until end of the row


Making the Newborn Shoes:

Row 1: Make a Slip Knot, CH – 10, HDC – 2 on the 2nd CH from the hook,
HDC – 1 on each of the next 7 chains, HDC – 6 on the last CH, (while working on the other side of the CH)
HDC – 1 on each of the next 7 chains, HDC – 6 on the very last CH, SL ST

Row 2: CH – 1, HDC – 2 into the first and second ST,
HDC – 1 on each of the next 7 chains, HDC – 2 on each of the next 6 STs,
HDC – 1 on each of the next 7 chains, HDC – 2 on the last 2 STs, SL ST

Row 3: CH – 1, HDC – 2 into the first ST, HDC – 1 into the next ST,
HDC – 2 into the next ST, HDC – 1 into the next ST, HDC – 1 on each of the next 7 STs,

**(HDC – 2 into the next ST, HDC – 1 into the next ST)**
**repeat this pattern for 6 times

HDC – 1 on each of the next 7 chains,

**(HDC – 2 into the next ST, HDC – 1 into the next ST)**
**repeat this pattern for 2 times

then, SL ST.

Row 4: CH – 1, SC – 1, on ech ST until the end of the row, SL ST

Cut the Yarn

Making The Shoe Strap

  • Find the middle of the shoe and insert the yarn.
  • Make CH – 12, DC – 1 into the 3rd CH from the hook (make DC on back loops only).
  • Attach the strap into the shoe by making SL ST.
  • Cut the yarn and sew the ends.
  • Attach a button on the other side of the shoe then sew.
  • Close the shoe by attaching the strip to the button.

The Accessories

Putting accessories such as colorful buttons, handmade labels and some cute little designs is optional. It’s all up to you, you can even choose the color based on you baby’s gender! 🙂


The End Product




The Takeaway

Finally!! This project is so cute and easy to make. This pattern is also perfect for any gender – either for a baby girl or boy.

Would love to see your projects! You may comment down below and shows us your variations.

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