An itty bitty berry beanie to fit 2-3 lb babies!
These are some of the smallest preemie beanies I've made in awhile! Their finished size is about 3'' tall and 9'' around, and will fit a 2-3lb baby. Rather than embroidery, I use white puff paint for quick and easy seed embellishments. This also allows the beanie to maintain its stretch (sometimes embroidery can stiffen the fabric).
For this pattern, I use Hobbii Twister Solid yarn. This is a sport-weight cotton and acrylic blend that is OEKO-TEX approved and silky soft for the NICU babies. You can also use another sport, DK, or baby-weight yarn.
Can't wait to see all of your itty bitty baby creations! Tag me @mel.crochets when sharing your projects on social media. Happy crocheting!
MATERIALS
Hobbii Twister Solid in the colors Khaki Green (142) & Coral (135)
Size F (3.75mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
White puff paint
ABBREVIATIONS
Sl St = slip stitch
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Dc = double crochet
PATTERN
Beanie
Round 1: With pink yarn, Ch 3. In the third Ch from hook, make 12 Dc. Sl St to the top of the first Dc in the round to join.
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 Dc in each St around. When you reach the end of the round, 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. When you reach the end of the round, Sl St to the top of the first Dc in the round to join.
Round 4-8: Ch 1, 1 Dc in each St around. When you reach the end of the round, Sl St to the top of the first Dc in the round to join.
Round 9: Ch 1, 1 Sc in each St around. When you reach the end of the round, Sl St to the top of the first Sc in the round to join. Tie off and weave in ends.
Leaves
Round 1: With green yarn, Ch 3. In the third Ch from hook, make 12 Dc. Sl St to the top of the first Dc in the round to join.
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 Dc in the first St. In the next St: 2 Dc, Sl St. This creates the first petal. *Sl St in to the next St. 2 Dc in the first St. In the next St: 2 Dc, Sl St.* Repeat from * to * 4 more times for a total of 6 petals. Tie off, leaving an 8'' tail for assembly.
Assembly
Using the remaining yarn tail and a tapestry needle, secure the leaves to the top of the beanie with a few stitches.
Make small dots of white puff paint approximately 1'' apart throughout the beanie to create the seeds.
Happy crocheting!
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