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Shells Pixie Bonnet

2/11/2014

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One of my most favorite crochet stitches is the shell stitch. I am not sure what it is about that stitch, but I find myself reverting back to the shell when designing patterns, whether it is the small one featured here or the large shell I used in the Shell Dress from last May, I just can't help myself! It is just such a beautiful stitch! Anyway, if you have been wanting to learn how to do the shell stitch, here is the perfect pattern to start with. Like the Seeds Pixie Bonnet from last month, the basic design is a rectangle that is folded in half and sewed up the back. Give it a spin, let me know what you think!
Kit's Crafts - Shells Pixie Bonnet
I would consider this an advanced beginner pattern as it combines basic stitches. It is pretty easy, though, you will catch the rhythm soon enough and be shelling along without thinking. I made this in just one size, but you can go up or down by adjusting your hook/yarn.

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Gauge:
2” = 9 stitches x 10 rows in single crochet

Size:
Newborn – 3 months

Materials:
60 – 70 yards (55 – 65 meters) worsted weight yarn
H/8 (5.00 mm) Hook
Yarn Needle

Abbreviations:
CH = Chain
ST = Stitch
SC = Single Crochet
YO = Yarn Over

Pattern:
Row 1: With a tail 12” long, CH 50, SC in the 2nd ch from the hook, *SK 2ch, 5DC in the next ch, SK 2ch, SC in the next ch, repeat from * 7 more times (8 shells)
Row 2: CH3 (counts as the 1st dc), 2DC in the 1st sc, SK 2dc, SC in the next st, *SK 2dc, 5DC in the next st, SK 2dc, SC in the next st, repeat from * 6 more times, SK 2DC, 3Dc in the next st
Row 3: CH 1, SC in the 1st st, *SK 2dc, 5 DC in the next st, SK 2dc, SC in the next st, repeat from * 7 more times
Rows 4 – 15: Repeat rows 2 & 3
Finishing: Fold the bonnet in half so the short sides meet and seam up the chain side with the 12” tail, fasten off and weave in ends. To make the ties, CH 40, SC in one of the corners of the hat, then SC along the bottom of the hat, CH 41, turn, SC in the 2nd ch from the hook, then across the remaining chs, SC along the bottom of the hat, SC along the original chs, fasten off. Weave in ends.
Kit's Crafts - Shells Pixie Bonnet
Kit's Crafts - Shells Pixie Bonnet

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4 Comments
Kelsey
12/6/2014 07:05:52 am

Is that gauge correct? I'm using a size g hook (smaller than the one you recommend) with worsted weight cotton yarn, and I did 10 rows of 9 single crochets and my swatch is still over 2 inches. (Mine is more like 2.5 inches tall and 2.25 inches wide) I wouldn't be too concerned about it because it would just mean the bonnet could be worn by a slightly older baby, but my skein of yarn is only 75 yards, so I'm concerned about having enough yarn. But going down to a size f hook with worsted weight yarn seems like too small of a hook. I crochet slightly more loosely than most, but my stitches on my swatch are certainly not loose. Do you crochet very tightly? This is such a sweet pattern! Thank you for posting!

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rmpbklyn
4/27/2019 07:02:25 am

did you change needle size, up and down the needle size to match gauge. you can also use more yarn or 'chain' pile to make thicker yarn

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sharon garza link
1/5/2020 05:10:37 pm

Im confused after Row1 ! Does the "Row 2: CH3 (counts as the 1st dc), 2DC in the 1st sc" go in the 1s Row at the end? or does this actually start the 2nd row

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