bringing a little bunny cheer to NICU babies this Spring!
When brainstorming Spring designs, I couldn't believe I hadn't made Easter bunny preemie beanies yet! Decided to embellish them with little blooms for the girls, and to leave some plain for the boys. You could embellish with anything your heart desires - I'm thinking bows, hearts, or more leaves!
For these beanies, I used Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/8. I've been loving using 100% cotton as natural fibers are hypoallergenic and breathable for the babies. You could use any other worsted or sport weight baby yarn as well.
I'd love to hear where you are planning to donate your Snuggle Bunny Preemie Beanies in the comments!
MATERIALS
Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/8 https://hobbii.com/friends-cotton-8-8
1 skein main color of choice
I used Pastel Yellow (21), Pink Berry Smoothie (54), Lilac (63), Icy Blue (76), and Cornflower (83)
1 skein Cream (04)
1 skein Sage (114)
4 mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
ABBREVIATIONS
Ch = chain
Sl St = slip stitch
Sc = single crochet
Hdc = half double crochet
Dc = double crochet
NOTES
This pattern is worked in joined, unturned rounds. As specified, at the end of each round, join to the top of the first St in the round. Do not turn before starting the next round.
PATTERN
Body of the Beanie
Round 1: With main color yarn, Ch 3. 10 Dc in the third 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. 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. 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. Sl St to the top of the first Dc in the round.
Rounds 5-8: Ch 1. 1 Dc in each St around. Sl St to the top of the first Dc in the round.
Rounds 9-10: Ch 1. 1 Sc in each St around. St St to the top of the first Sc in the round.
Tie off and weave in ends.
Ears (make 2)
Round 1: With the same color yarn as the body of the beanie, Ch 9. Sc in 2nd Ch from hook and in the next 6 Ch. 3 Sc in the last Ch. Working on the opposite side of the Ch: Sc in the next 7 St.
Round 2: Sc in the first 2 St, Hdc in the next 2 St, Dc in the next St, 2 Dc in the next 2 St, Dc in the next 2 St, Ch 1, Dc in the next St, 2 Dc in the next 2 St, Dc in the next St, Hdc in the next 2 St, Sc in the last 2 St. Sl St to the top of the first Sc in the round. Tie off, leaving an 8’’ tail for assembly.
Flower
With pink yarn, Ch 3. 2 Dc in the 3rd Ch from hook (this Ch will become the “center” of the flower). Ch 2, Sl St into the center. This creates the first petal. *Ch 2, 2 Dc, Ch 2, Sl St into the center.* Repeat from * to * 3 more times for a total of 5 petals. Tie off, leaving an 8’’ tail for assembly.
Leaf
With green yarn, Ch 6. Sc in the 2nd Ch from hook. Hdc in the next Ch. Dc in the next Ch. Hdc in the next Ch. Sc in the last Ch. Sl St into the same St. Tie off, leaving an 8’’ tail for assembly.
Assembly
Using a tapestry needle and the remaining yarn ends, attach the ears to the beanie between Rounds 2 and 3. I use a couple of whip stitches to secure the ear to the beanie. Tie off and weave in ends.
In the same fashion, attach the flower to the base of either ear, and the leaf beneath the flower. Tie off and weave in ends.
I hope you enjoyed this pattern, and would love to see your finished products! Post your Snuggle Bunny Preemie Beanies on social media and tag @mel.crochets to be featured. And let me know in the comments where you will be donating your Snuggle Bunnies this Spring! Happy crocheting!