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October 25, 2024October 25, 2024

My First Crochet Beanie

I’ve been working on a crochet blanket for a while now, but I’m waiting on another ball of wool to arrive from Bendigo Woolen Mills before I can finish it (I ran out half way through the border – of course). In the meantime, I’ve been meaning to have a go at a crochet beanie for ages now, so I grabbed another two balls of wool from my stash (I’m quickly acquiring a nice little stash – makes me feel like a true crafter) and had a go at one. At the end of a long day, I do love to grab the hook and a ball of wool and knock out a little crochet. It’s a great way to relax and unwind.

Crochet Baby Hat

I made this using some 8 ply luxury wool from Bendigo Woolen Mill (where I get most of my wool from – they post) in Lotus and Blue Denim on a 5mm hook. I had to unravel the top part several times until I got it right. I did a loop of chain stitches, then did 8 double crochets before adding additional row by doing two double crochets into each stitch on the previous row. It only took a couple of hours while I watched a movie, so it was a quick and easy project.

Crochet Baby Hat-2 Crochet Baby Hat-3

The beanie is the right size for a 6 month old, so I’m planning on giving it to my little niece, who, if she is like my children at all, will still be bald as a boiled egg this winter. Hopefully it will keep her noggin cosy warm. I just love the colours – the blue and pink just look good together. You may have picked up that I am partial to bright colours.

Crochet Baby Hat-4

The kids, seeing my new talent, have put in orders for their own beanies. Guess I’ll be refining my pattern over the next few weeks, and making a few more up.

Got a good, easy to follow beanie pattern? What else is easy to crochet? I’m up for a (little) challenge.

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