Little Maiden Bonnet Crochet Pattern

The Little Maiden Bonnet is super simple to make in your favorite Worsted Weight Yarn [4]. This adorable handmade bonnet pattern is available in 3 baby sizes and it can be crocheted in less than an hour!

The instructions for the Little Maiden Bonnet are written for Medium / Worsted Weight Yarn and a 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook. The original yellow baby bonnet was crocheted with Lion Brand, Vanna’s Choice yarn.

The Little Maiden Bonnet was originally designed by Danyel Pink.

The Gracie bonnet is simple to make and is super cute! This bonnet is intended as a photography prop, due to the long braids; or to be worn with adult supervision. The pattern includes sizes 0-3 months, 3-6 months, and 6-12 months. You’ll need a small amount of WW yarn and an I hook. You will love making these!
Danyel Pink

Danyel Pink recently closed her crochet website (Danyel Pink Designs) and retired from the world of crochet. Oombawka Design purchased the full rights to this pattern, which means now I can share it with you.

I’m happy to be able to include the Little Maiden Bonnet with my other free patterns on the Oombawka Design Crochet blog.

If you, or someone you know, is retiring and closing their crochet blog, please feel free to reach out to arrange for your patterns to be included at Oombawka Design too!

Little Maiden Bonnet Pattern

Supplies

Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice. 3.53 oz (100 g), 170 yds (155 m). 100% Acrylic. Medium Weight Yarn [4]. Machine wash and dry.
Crochet Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
Finished Yardage: 100-200 yds (91-183 m)
Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker

Difficulty Level

Easy

You can substitute any yarn and hook for this project just remember when you substitute the finished size of your project may also be different.

Gauge

Approximately 13 hdc in 4 inches and 10 rows in 42 inches.

Finished Size

Baby 0-3 months (13-15 inch head circumference), 3-6 months (15-17 inch head circumference) and 6-12 months (17-19 inch head circumference).

Abbreviations

US Terminology used
Crochet Stitch Guide

bl – back loop
ch – chain
g – grams
hdc – half double crochet
m – meters
oz – ounces
R – row
sc – single crochet
sc2tog – single crochet 2 together
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
st/sts – stitch/stitches
yds – yards
[] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches

Notes:

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This bonnet is crocheted in rows before being sewn into shape.

0-3 Months Baby Bonnet

Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or hook size for the yarn of your choice):

R1: Ch 37, sk the first ch, 1 hdc in each rem ch across. Ch 1, turn. [36 hdc]

R2-R5: 1 hdc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. [36 hdc]

R6: Sc2tog, 1 hdc in each st across to the last 2 sts, sc2tog. Ch 1, turn. [2 sc, 32 hdc]

R7-R9: 1 hdc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. [34 hdc]

R10: Sc2tog, 1 hdc in each st across to the last 2 sts, sc2tog. Ch 1, turn. [2 sc, 30 hdc]

R11-R13: 1 hdc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. [32 hdc]

R14: Sc2tog, 1 hdc in each st across to the last 2 sts, sc2tog. Ch 1, turn. [2 sc, 28 hdc]

R15-R16: 1 hdc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. [30 hdc]

With the wrong sides (WS) facing, fold the piece in half and sl st through both sides (of R16) to create the back seam. Finish off and turn right side (RS) facing out. [15 sl st]

With RS facing, join yarn with a sc near the back seam. Work around the entire bonnet, making 1 sc in each st and each row end, and 3 sc in each of the front 2 corners. Work 1 additional round of trim if desired.

Proceed to Finishing Instructions for the optional Braids.

3-6 Months Baby Bonnet

Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or hook size for the yarn of your choice):

R1: Ch 43, sk the first ch, 1 hdc in each rem ch across. Ch 1, turn. [42 hdc]

R2-R5: 1 hdc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. [42 hdc]

R6: Sc2tog, 1 hdc in each st across to the last 2 sts, sc2tog. Ch 1, turn. [2 sc, 38 hdc]

R7-R10: 1 hdc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. [40 hdc]

R11: Sc2tog, 1 hdc in each st across to the last 2 sts, sc2tog. Ch 1, turn. [2 sc, 36 hdc]

R12-R15: 1 hdc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. [38 hdc]

R16: Sc2tog, 1 hdc in each st across to the last 2 sts, sc2tog. Ch 1, turn. [2 sc, 34 hdc]

R17-R18: 1 hdc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. [36 hdc]

With the wrong sides (WS) facing, fold the piece in half and sl st through both sides (of R18) to create the back seam. Finish off and turn right side (RS) facing out. [18 sl st]

Proceed to Finishing Instructions for the optional Braids.

6-12 Months Baby Bonnet

Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or hook size for the yarn of your choice):

R1: Ch 47, sk the first ch, 1 hdc in each rem ch across. Ch 1, turn. [46 hdc]

R2-R5: 1 hdc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. [46 hdc]

R6: Sc2tog, 1 hdc in each st across to the last 2 sts, sc2tog. Ch 1, turn. [2 sc, 42 hdc]

R7-R10: 1 hdc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. [44 hdc]

R11: Sc2tog, 1 hdc in each st across to the last 2 sts, sc2tog. Ch 1, turn. [2 sc, 40 hdc]

R12-R14: 1 hdc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. [42 hdc]

R15: Sc2tog, 1 hdc in each st across to the last 2 sts, sc2tog. Ch 1, turn. [2 sc, 38 hdc]

R16-R18: 1 hdc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. [40 hdc]

R19: Sc2tog, 1 hdc in each st across to the last 2 sts, sc2tog. Ch 1, turn. [2 sc, 36 hdc]

R20-R21: 1 hdc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. [38 hdc]

With the wrong sides (WS) facing, fold the piece in half and sl st through both sides (of R21) to create the back seam. Finish off and turn right side (RS) facing out. [19 sl st]

Proceed to Finishing Instructions for the optional Braids.

Finishing Instructions

Braids (Optional)

Cut six (or nine) 24 inch lengths of yarn. Using your crochet hook, thread the lengths of yarn through one of the front corner stitches, until half way. Separate into 3 equal strands & braid. Knot the end and trim the yarn. Repeat for other corner.

TIP: You could tie ribbons to the corners instead of making braids. You could also embellish your Little Maiden Bonnet with a cute crocheted flower.

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Little Maiden Bonnet Crochet Pattern