This preemie beanie is "as cute as (pumpkin) pie"!
Happy Fall, everyone! A holiday season isn't a holiday season without a slice of pumpkin pie- which inspired this preemie beanie design.
It's a simple pattern using one of my old favorites, Joann's Big Twist Value. These little beanies can work up in as little as a half hour!
I hope this pattern inspires you to crochet some Pumpkin Pie Preemie Beanies for a NICU near you this holiday season. Tag me in your photos on Instagram when you do- I'd love to see your finished products! Happy crocheting!
- Mel
MATERIALS
1 skein Joann Big Twist Value in Rust
1 skein Joann Big Twist Value in Cream
1 skein Joann Big Twist Value in White
4.5 mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
ABBREVIATIONS
Ch = chain
Sl St = slip stitch
Sc = single crochet
Dc = double crochet
St = stitch
Note: This pattern is worked in joined, unturned rounds. At the end of the round, you will join with a Sl St to the first St in the round. At the start of the next round, you will Ch 1. Do not turn.
PUMPKIN PIE PREEMIE BEANIE PATTERN
Beanie
Round 1: With Rust-colored yarn, Ch 3. 10 Dc in the 3rd Ch from hook. Sl St to the top of the first Dc in the round.
Round 2: Ch 1. 2 Dc in each St around. At the end of the round, Sl St to the top of the first Dc in the round.
Round 3: Ch 1. *2 Dc in the first St, 1 Dc in the next St*. Repeat from * to * around. At the end of the round, Sl St to the top of the first Dc in the round.
Round 4. Ch 1. *2 Dc in the first St, 1 Dc in the next 2 St* Repeat from * to * around. At the end of the round, Sl St to the top of the first Dc in the round.
Rounds 5-8: Ch 1. 1 Dc in each St around. At the end of the round, Sl St to the top of the first Dc in the round. Tie off Rust-colored yarn and weave in ends.
Round 9: With Cream-colored yarn, join with a Sl St to any St in the previous round. Ch 1. 1 Sc in each St around.
Round 10: *Skip 1 St, 3 Dc in the next St, Skip 1 St, Sl St in the next St* Repeat from * to * around. Tie off Cream-colored yarn and weave in ends.
Whipped Cream
Round 1: With White-colored yarn, Ch 3. 12 Dc in the 3rd Ch from hook. Sl St to the top of the first Dc in the round.
Round 2: *Ch 2, 3 Dc in the same St, Ch 2, Sl St in the next 2 St* Repeat from * to * around. You should end with a total of 6 "fluffs". Tie off, leaving a 12'' tail for assembly.
Assembly
Attach the whipped cream to the top of the beanie using the remaining yarn tail and a tapestry needle. I like to make whip stitches around the edge of the whipped cream.