Abbey Rose Bonnet

Abbey Rose Bonnet by Kristine Mullen

What is Being Made

The Abbey Rose Bonnet is a crocheted baby bonnet designed in multiple sizes to fit infants and toddlers from newborn through age five. This classic bonnet style features a rectangular base that is folded and seamed to create the finished bonnet shape. The design offers versatility through customizable trimmings, allowing crafters to create different aesthetic variations while maintaining the same core construction.

Available Sizes

• 0 – 3 months (up to 14" circumference)
• 3 – 6 months
• 6 – 18 months
• 2T – 5T

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

This beginner-friendly bonnet utilizes fundamental crochet stitches and techniques suitable for those new to the craft. The pattern employs a repeating stitch pattern that combines single crochet and double crochet stitches worked in alternating groups across rows. The construction begins with a chain foundation, followed by rows of the pattern repeat. Slip stitch is used to fasten off the piece, and the finished rectangular fabric is then folded and seamed to create the bonnet's three-dimensional shape.

The stitch pattern creates visual texture through the alternating height of single and double crochet groups, which repeat across each row. This rhythmic pattern is maintained throughout the body of the bonnet, making it an ideal project for beginners to practice consistent tension and stitch placement.

Materials Required

The Abbey Rose Bonnet is worked in worsted weight yarn, specifically Hobby Lobby "I Love This Yarn!" in Ivory. One skein is sufficient to complete any size. A size "I" crochet hook is used throughout the pattern. Additional materials include a yarn needle for weaving in ends, thread and a sewing needle for seaming the folded bonnet pieces together.

Gauge and Finished Dimensions

The pattern gauge is established at 3 single crochet and double crochet groups measuring 2 inches. Finished rectangular dimensions before seaming vary by size:

• 0 – 3 months: 5 ¼" × 11 ½"
• 3 – 6 months: 6" × 12"
• 6 – 18 months: 7" × 13 ¾"
• 2T – 5T: 8 ½" × 16"

Pattern Structure

The bonnet begins with a chain foundation appropriate to the selected size. Row 1 establishes the base pattern with single crochet and double crochet groups separated by skipped chains. Subsequent rows repeat the established pattern, maintaining the alternating stitch groups. The piece is worked to the specified length before being fastened off with a 12-inch tail reserved for seaming. The rectangular fabric is then folded and seamed to form the completed bonnet shape.