an itty bitty, strawberry-inspired preemie beanie!
Materials:
Light/DK yarn - 1 skein of each red, green and white
I used:
1 Skein Hobbii Amigo in Christmas Red
1 Skein Hobbii Amigo in Emerald Green
1 Skein Hobbii Amigo in White
3.5 mm crochet hook
Tapestry Needle
Finished size: approximately 3.5'' wide by 3.5'' long
Notes: The beanie pattern is worked in joined, unturned rounds. At the end of each round, Sl St to the top of the first stitch in the round, and Ch 1 at the start of the next round (as written).
Abbreviations:
Ch = chain
Sl St = slip stitch
Sc = single crochet
Dc = double crochet
Make the red beanie base:
With red yarn:
Round 1: Ch 3, 15 Dc in the third Ch from hook. Sl St to the top of the first Dc in the round to join.
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 Dc in each St around. Sl St to the top of the first Dc in the round to join.
Round 3: Ch 1, *2 Dc in the first St, 1 Dc in the next St* Repeat from * to * around. Sl St to the top of the first Dc in the round to join.
Round 4: Ch 1, *2 Dc in the first St, 1 Dc in the next St* Repeat from * to * around. Sl St to the top of the first Dc in the round to join.
Rounds 5-8: Ch 1, 1 Dc in each St around. Sl St to the top of the first Dc in the round to join.
Round 9: Ch 1, 1 Sc in each St around. Sl St to the top of the first Dc in the round to join.
Tie off and weave in ends.
Make the Strawberry Top Flower:
With green yarn:
Round 1: Ch 3, 10 Dc in the third Ch from hook. Sl St to the top of the first Dc in the round to join.
Round 2: *Ch 3, 4 Dc in the next St, Ch 3, Sl St in the next St.* Repeat from * to * around.
Tie off, leaving an 8'' tail for assembly.
Make the Strawberry Top Stem:
With green yarn:
Ch 4. Make 1 Sc in the 2nd Ch from hook and in each of the remaining 2 Ch. Tie off, leaving a 6'' tail for assembly.
Embroider the seeds:
With white yarn, embroider seeds between 2 & 3, 4 & 5, and 6 & 7. Tie off and weave in ends.
Hint: Try not to embroider the seeds too tightly, as they will not show through in the finished product.
Assembly:
Using the remaining yarn tails and a tapestry needle, secure the Strawberry Stem to the Strawberry Top Flower using a few whip stitches and finishing with a knot. In the same manner, secure the entire Strawberry top to the top of the beanie. Tie off and weave in ends.
Happy crocheting!