Crochet a beautiful, vintage style, lace baby bonnet with this free crochet pattern. Delicate shells, and petals add charm to this heirloom quality bonnet pattern. Find the free crochet pattern instructions below, or purchase a print-optimized, ad-free PDF by clicking here.
Crochet baby bonnets are a classic and stylish option for any baby’s wardrobe, and the Victoria Rose baby bonnet is destined to become a treasured part of your little one’s early months. Created from crochet thread, every detail has been lovingly crafted making this this lacy design a beautiful, yet modern take on the bonnets of the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.
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Difficulty:
Advanced
Materials Needed:
Approx 200 yards of #10 crochet thread in color of your choice. Pictured is Artiste Cotton thread in “Peach Blossom”. Aunt Lydia’s #10 Crochet Thread also works very well.
1.5 mm (7) steel hook. I suggest trying Clover Amour Hooks for a comfortable crochet experience.
Scissors
Yarn needle
Stitch markers
1 yard of 5/8” ribbon. It will bunch up. If you don’t want your ribbon to bunch, try using 3/8″.
Stitches Used:
ch/chs = chain/chains
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
FPsc = front post single crochet
BPsc = back post single crochet
sc2tog = single crochet 2 together
Additional Terms:
BLO = back loop only
FLO = front loop only
5-dc shell = 5 dc in designated stitch
9-dc Shell = 9 dc in designated ch sp
Fan = (dc, ch 1) in next 8 dc, 1 dc in last dc of shell
V-stitch = (dc, ch 1, dc) in same stitch
Cluster = dc2tog in same stitch
Picot = ch 3, sl st in 3rd chain from hook
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sp/sps = space/spaces
Measurements:
3-6 months: 5” front to back, 6 1/2” tall at tallest point, with plenty of stretch
Gauge:
Measures 1 3/4” across after round 5
Additional Notes:
-It is possible to make a preemie sized bonnet using #20 crochet thread and a 1.4mm steel hook. To make stringing a ribbon tie through this bonnet easier, substitute treble crochet stitches for double crochet stitches in row 34. Your V-stitch for that row will go: (tr, ch 1, tr) in same stitch.
-Scroll to the bottom of the page to see a picture of the preemie version of this hat. It is about 4″ front to back, and 5″ tall.
-If you plan to make this bonnet for organizations that support parents of “angel babies”, such as “Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep” (NILMDTS), check to see what requirements they have for their donations. For instance, NILMDTS cannot use items made with white yarn.
Victoria Rose Heirloom Baby Bonnet (US Terms):
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ch 4, join to first ch with sl st, forming a circle,
Round 1: ch 1, 12 sc in circle, join with sl st to first sc. (12 sc)
Round 2: ch 1, (cluster, ch 1) in same st as join, *(cluster, ch 1) in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first cluster. (24 dc)
Round 3: ch 1, *sc in top of next cluster, 2 sc in ch-1 sp; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (36 sc)
Round 4: (hdc, 2 dc) in first st, (2 dc, hdc) in next st, sl st in next st, *(hdc, 2 dc) in next st, (2 dc, hdc) in next, sl st in next st; repeat from * around, final sl st counts as join. (12 petals)
Note: your edge will be floppy and not lay flat. This is ok.
Round 5: ch 2, sk st, *BPsc around each of the next 4 sts , sk 3 sts (this includes the sl st); repeat from * around, join with sl st to first BPsc. (48 BPsc)
Round 6: skip joined stitch, 5 dc shell in next BPsc, sk st, sl st in next st, *sk st, 5 dc shell in next, sk st, sl st in next; repeat from * around, final sl st counts as join. (12 shells)
Round 7:* ch 4, sk 2 sts, sl st around back post of next dc, ch 4, sk 2 sts, sl st in sl st between petals from prev round; repeat from * around. (24 ch-4 sps)
In the rounds 8-11 you will be slip stitching into the chains of the ch-4 or ch-5 sps at the beginning of each round. This gets you to the top of the chain space and makes a nicer looking transition between rounds.
Round 8: sl st in first 2 chs of first ch-4, ch 1, sc in ch-4 sp, ch 4, *sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 4; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (24 ch-4 sps)
Round 9: sl st in first 2 chs of first ch-4, ch 1, sc in ch-4 sp, ch 5, *sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 5; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (24 ch-5 sps)
Round 10: sl st in first 3 chs of first ch-5, *ch 5, sl st in next ch-5 sp, 9 dc shell in next ch-5 sp, sl st in next ch-5 sp; repeat from * around, placing last sl st in 3rd sl st from beginning of round. (8 shells, 8 ch-5 sps)
Round 11: sl st in first 3 ch of ch-5, ch 1, sc in first ch-5 sp,*create fan across shell by placing (1 dc, ch 1) in first 8 dc, 1 dc in last dc of shell, sc in ch-5 sp, repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (144 stitches, 8 fans)
Round 12: ch 1, hdc in each dc, each ch-1 sp, and each sc around, join with sl st to first hdc. (144)
This is where we begin working in rows for the sides of the bonnet:
Row 13: ch 1, working in 3rd loop of hdc, sc in next 108 sts, ch 1, turn. (108 sc)
Row 14: sc in first st, [ch 5, sk 5 sts, sc in next st] 17 times, ch 5, sk 4 sts, sc in 5th st, ch 5, turn. (18 ch-5 sps, 18 sc)
Row 15: sc in first ch-5 sp, *ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp; repeat from * until you sc in the final ch-5 sp, ch 2, dc into sc from prev row, ch 5, turn. (18 ch-5 sps, 18 sc, 1 dc)
Row 16: sc in ch-5 sp, *ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp; repeat from * until you arrive at last ch-5 sp, omit final sc, sl st into 3rd ch of last ch-5 sp, ch 5, turn. (18 sps)
Row 17: *sl st in ch-5 sp, 9-dc shell in next ch-5 sp, sl st in next ch-5 sp, ch 5; repeat from * across until you join the last shell in the final ch-5 sp, omit last ch 5, and ch 2 and dc in dc from prev row, turn. (6 shells, 7 sps)
Row 18: *create fan across next shell, sc in ch-5 sp, repeat from * across, join final fan with sl st in 3rd ch of final ch-5 sp, turn. (6 fans)
In row 19 you will be creating the little ruffled edge that sticks out above the bonnet.
Row 19: *ch 4, sl st in each ch-1 sp from previous row and in sc between fans; repeat from * around, attach final ch-4 loop to top of dc from previous row, ch 1, turn. (54 ch-4 loops)
In row 20 you’ll go back to increasing the bonnet’s length by working post stitches around the double crochet stitches you created when you made the fans in row 18, as well as around the sc stitches between the fans. Note: keep your chains loose so the bonnet doesn’t start to cinch in.
Row 20: working across fan made in row 18, *[FPsc around dc, ch 1] 8 times, FPsc around last dc of fan, FPsc around sc; repeat from * to end of row, ch 1, turn. (108)
Row 21: hdc in each FPsc and each ch-1 sp across, ch 1, turn. (108 hdc)
Rows 22-29: Repeat rows 14-21 one time, omitting the turn at the end of row 21.
Continue working this next part down around the bottom edge of the bonnet:
Using stitch markers to mark the beginning and end of each section in row 30 may help you keep your numbers straight.
Row 30: Working in the ends of rows 13-29, evenly space 25 sc along nearest bottom side, 24 sc across the back by working in 3rd loop of hdc [sc2tog, sc in the next] 12 times, evenly space 25 sc along far bottom side, at end of row, ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn.
Row 31: sk 2 sts, *(dc, ch 1, dc) in next (V-stitch made), sk 2 sts* repeat * to * 7 more times for a total of 8 V-stitches, sl st in next 2 sc, [ch 4, sk 3, sl st in BLO]4 times, sl st in next 2 sts, sk 2 sts, repeat * to * 8 times, dc in final st, ch 1, turn
Row 32: *(hdc, 4 dc, hdc) in ch-1 sp, sl st between V-stitches; repeat from * 7 more times for a total of 8 petals, sl st over 2 sts, [(sl st, 5 hdc, sl st) in ch-4 sp] 4 times for a total of 4 petals, sl st over 2 sts and into first ch-1 sp repeat * to * 8 more times for a total of 8 petals, ch 2, turn. (20 petals)
Note: Your edge will be floppy, this is ok. We’ll fix it in the next row.
Row 33: skip first hdc of petal and FPsc around next 4 dc sts, *skip 2 hdc, FPsc around next 4 dc sts* repeat * to * 6 more times. When you get to the back of the bonnet sl st across it, skip first hdc of side petal from row 32, FPsc around next 4 dc sts; repeat * to* 7 more times, ch 3 (counts as a dc). (64 FPsc)
Continue working this next section down the front edge of the bonnet, working in the V-stitches in row 29. You will need to have a total of 31 V-stitches when you finish this section. I’ve given you approximate stitch locations for working the first V-stitch, and last 2 V-stitches. It is important that you have 2 V-stitches after working the stitches across row 29. Your second V-stitch of this row should be in the first hdc of row 29.
Row 34: V-stitch in side of hdc from petal in row 32, skip to first hdc from row 29 and work a V-stitch, *sk 3 sts, V-stitch in next; repeat from * 28 more times, placing final V-stitch in side of hdc of petal from row 32, dc in side of FPsc from row 33, ch 1, turn. (31 V-stitches)
Row 35: (hdc, 4 dc, hdc) in first ch-1 sp (this is the V-stitch you just made), sl st between first and second V-stitch, *(hdc, 4 dc, hdc) in next ch-1 sp, sl st between V-stitches; repeat from * 29 more times for a total of 31 petals, ch 2, turn. (31 petals)
Row 36: skip first hdc of petal and FPsc around next 4 dc, *skip 2 hdc, FPsc around next 4 dc* repeat from * to end. (124)
Round 37: working down the bottom side of the bonnet, work 3 slip stitches along the dc from row 34 until you come to the FPsc sts from row 34, *ch 4, sl st between petals* repeat * to * 7 more times for a total of 8 ch-4 sps, then working in front of the 4 petals across the back, [ch 4, sl st in FLO of row 31 4 times for a total of 4 ch-4 loops, ch 4, sl st between petals repeat * to * 7 more times for a total of 8 ch-4 sps, work 3 sl st in dc at end of bottom side, then continue working next section around corner on top of row 36, sc in first 2 sts, [ch 5, skip 3, sc in next] 30 times for a total of 30 ch-5 sps (yes, ch-5 is correct for this final section), sc in final 2 sts of row. Do not join, instead, ch 1, turn. (20 ch-4 sps, 30 ch-5 sps)
Row 38: working back the way you came, sl st over 2 sc sts just made and to top of first ch-5 sp (this will be roughly 6 sl st), work 9-dc shell in next ch-5 sp, join with sl st in next ch-5 sp, *ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp, 9-dc shell in next ch-5 sp, join with sl st in next ch-5 sp; repeat from * until you join last shell in final ch-5 sp, sl st down remaining chs and 2 sc sts (this will be roughly 5 sl sts), turn. (10 shells, 9 ch-5 sps)
Row 39: *create fan across next shell, sc in ch-5 sp; repeat from * across, join final fan with sl st in end of row, turn. (10 fans)
Row 40: *(ch 4, sl st) in each ch-1 sp and the sc between the fans, repeat from * across attaching final ch-4 loop to top of dc from previous row.
Continue working along bottom edge:
Row 41: sl st down to first ch-4 sp, sl st into first ch-4 sp, (ch 3, 2 dc, picot, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st) *sl st into next ch-4 sp, (ch 3, 2 dc, picot, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st); repeat from * 19 more times for a total of 20 petals. (20 petals)
Fasten off.
Attach yarn with a sl st to any hdc in round 12, and work in ridge at back of hat: *ch 4, sk 2, sl st in next, repeat from * around. (48 ch-4 loops)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Attach ribbon ties near bottom, front of hat, or weave it through row 34.
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I’m confused about the hook sizes. I worked the first 17 rows with the indicated hook size 1.5mm and the bonnet looked very small. also a size 7 hook is 4.5mm which is not the same as a 1.5mm. I’m surprised nobody has mentioned this yet. I started over with a 1.25mm and its looking much better. where the hook sizes a typo?
Hi Sarah,
I’m sorry the hat was coming out too small with the 1.5mm steel hook. There is a difference between small steel hook sizing and “regular” crochet hook sizes. The steel hook I use has US7 embossed on the thumb grip along with 1.5mm.
If the smaller 1.25mm steel hook is working better for you then you are welcome to use it so long as you are able to meet gauge. 😊
i am totally frustrated i’m only in round five and can not seem to get 48 stitches i only get 45 i do have 12 petals in round four i am wondering how many stitches are in round four.i end up with only 11 petals in round six i’ve redone rounds four five and six and end up the same i’ve done a lot of crocheting over the years and haven’t had this happen i see a lot of questions through out this pattern but not so early in the pattern
I’m sorry you are having trouble with this pattern. Each petal in round 4 should have a total of 6 stitches (slip stitches between the petals are not counted): 6×12=72. In round 5 you will be working BPsc stitches across the middle 4 stitches of each petal skipping the first and last st of each petal as well as the slip stitch between petals: 4×12=48. I hope this helps!
If you have further questions please feel free to apply to join my Facebook group. Lots of the people in my group have successfully completed this pattern so if you post pictures of your piece I’m sure someone would be able to get back with an answer quickly, even if I’m not around. 😊
I’m not sure about the wording in Row 32:
“sl st over 2 sts and into first ch-1 space”
By “over”, do you mean one slip stitch in each of those stitches, skip over two stitches and sl st in the ch-1 space, or something else? I’m not sure how to correctly interpret it.
Yes, work 1 slip stitch in the next couple of stitches. 😊 You’re just moving forward in the row.
hi i was wondering if this can be made for a toddler my granddaughter is almost three and my daughter would like me to make this for halloween my granddaughter is going to be little bo peep
You could try using a #1 yarn and a 2.75mm hook and see if that gives you a toddler size. If you crochet tightly go up to a 3.25mm and try that. 🙂
The end of row 17 do you do a ch 2and dbl in last dbl then turn and start your fan
Yes, that should be correct. 😊
This is the most adorable hat! You have done an excellent job of writing instructions for a complicated design! When you steam nlocked, did you have the hat on some kind of structure to hold it in shape while being blocked?
You can use a vase to shape it around. I only steam blocked the lace parts of the brim and did not shape the body of the bonnet at all. 😅
Thank you!
You’re welcome!
I too am nearing completion… very excited. Am fairly experienced in doing this kind of project…however, on line 30. Completely stumped. I still am not clear, on your previous reply to another crocheter who also had problems here. The bottom side edge only gives me about 14 stitches to sc the 25 in to? Do I do 2sc in each of those stitches. I’d rather not guess and find myself ripping it out, later? Thank so much
Hi Barbara,
In row 30 you will be evenly spacing 25 sc along the bottom of the first side of the bonnet (if you have to double up on a couple stitches that should be fine), then you will work 24 stitches across the back of the bonnet. There will be 36 stitches there originally so you will need to work a sequence of [sc2tog, sc in the next st] 12 times to get to a final stitch count of 24 across the back. After that you will evenly space 25 sc along the bottom of the other side of the bonnet. I hope that helps!
Help! This part is not making sense:
Row 37
“then working in front of the 4 petals across the back, [ch 4, sl st in FLO of row 31 4 times for a total of 4 ch-4 loops, ch 4, sl st between petals repeat * to * 7 more times for a total of 8 ch-4 sps,”
The numbers aren’t adding up.
I’m sorry it’s confusing to you. You will be working along bottom edge of the bonnet sides and back. First you will make 8 ch-4 sps on one side of the bottom edge of the bonnet, then you’ll work 4 ch-4 sps along the back in the front loop only, then you’ll work 8 more ch-4 sps along the other bottom edge. These ch-4 sps should all be worked in one continuous row along the bottom edge, for a total of 20 ch-4 sps when you finish. I hope that helps!
Hi. Thank you for sharing this beautiful pattern. I notice that in the white bonnet, you have an extra fan layer? How would one go about achieving that?
Also, I would love to show you my (almost completed) attempt at this bonnet, but I don’t have Facebook- or any other social media! Could I send a pic in this comment section?
Hi Tanveer,
It’s exactly the same as the pink bonnet-just made with a smaller thread. You may be noticing the fan details better because of the angle. 🙂
If you are on Ravelry you may set up a project there and include pictures. 🙂
I’m stuck on row 34. Says “go inside” of hdc on previous row. How?
You will be working the stitches in the side of the hdc stitch from row 32, not “inside”. 🙂
I’m having trouble with row 20. I’m not getting 108 stitches, only around 50 something. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong.
Don’t know what I’m don’t wrong again* ????
I also don’t know how to have gotten 54 ch 4 loops in row 19. I’m pretty sure I only have 7 as well. Also, I’m starting row 30 and the wording is a bit confusing. We are going down one side, across the bottom, up the opposite side, then turning back around across side, bottom, side, for row 31? Thanks! Mine looks beautiful so far despite clearly doing row 19 incorrectly both times, lol.
Miranda,
Row 19 should be putting the frilly “bumps” on the outside of the bonnet. There are two places where those frilly bumps stand out. You should see them clearly in the second bonnet picture in the post between round 12/row 13. 🙂
Row 30 is worked around the bottom of the bonnet in an effort to reduce the amount of ends you would need to weave in later. You will then turn and go back around the way you came in row 31. This part is also partially visible near the bottom of the bonnet in the second picture between round 12/row 13.
I hope that helps! If you still need help please feel free to join my Facebook group and post a picture of the areas where you’re having troubles.
What does sp mean in round 12?
It stands for “space”.
I’m so confused on row 31!!!
Looking at the bonnet straight on, I crocheted 25 sc on the right side of the bonnet then 24 sc in the back (including sc2tog), then 25 sc on the left side. Then I turned like row 31 says to and started making the V stitches. I made 8 V stitches, 4 ch4 loops, and then 8 more V stitches but did not end up at the end of the other side of the bonnet. What am I doing wrong????
Hi Lily,
I’m sorry you are having trouble! Rows 30 and 31 are worked along the bottom edge of the bonnet, close to where the baby’s neck will be. You’ll be working along the bottom edge in one direction in row 30, and coming back the other way in row 31. Feel free to come by my Facebook group and ask your question there. It’s often easier to figure out what’s going on when you can share a picture. 🙂
Somehow on row 9, I end up with only 21 chain 5s. Idk what I’m doing wrong. I think the beginning of the round confuses me a little too.
I’m not sure how you are only coming up with 21 ch-5 sps either if you have 24 ch-5 sps in the previous round. Feel free to come by the Facebook group and post an image of your bonnet and we can try to help you out. 🙂 https://www.facebook.com/groups/KirstenHollowayDesigns
Hello
Love love this bonnet
But row 19 and 20 just don’t add up can you help me please
What problems are you having with those rounds?
It’s says I should have 54 chains 4 loops. I have 54 Sl then I have 5sc and 7 4 chain loops
In round 19 you need to have 54 ch-4 spaces or “loops”. I don’t know how you ended up with only 7 of them. If you are on Facebook, you are welcome to share a picture and we can try to help you figure out what went wrong. 🙂 https://www.facebook.com/groups/KirstenHollowayDesigns/
Oh ok. I finally figured out that you have to put it in your cart and check out before you see it is free. Thank you
Elizabeth
Glad you got it figured out!
Im on 41 and im confused on the ch3 in the chain 4 spaces. Do you sl st them back into the ch 4 spaces? Or am i reading that wrong
Yes, Brooke, you are correct. Work everything in the brackets in the ch-4 sp. 🙂
Ok thank you and do you happen to have bloomers to match this? It would be a beautiful set!
You’re welcome! I do not, but thank you for the suggestion! 🙂
Hello! This bonnet is so gorgeous and I can’t wait to finish it for our new baby arriving in November! But, I’m stuck on Row 31 and can’t seem to get it right. I triple checked my stitch count in Row 30 and it’s all correct, but I’m still coming up with an extra *[ch4, sk 3, sl st in BLO]* (so I have a total of 5 instead of 4 on that middle section). I thought I’d need an extra section just to make it to the end of the row and get the last dc where it should be! Could you guide me on where to go next? Something just isn’t right and I really really love this project and want to finish it up soon.
Thank you so much!
Hi Courtney,
Are you slip stitching over 2 stitches before and after the section that says [ch4, sk 3, sl st in BLO]? That could be what is giving you an extra ch-4 sp at the back of the bonnet.
Ok…I have the thing finished, except for the very last line that says
“Attach yarn with a sl st to any hdc in round 12, and work in ridge at back of hat: *ch 4, sk 2, sl st in next, repeat from * around. (48 ch-4 loops)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Attach ribbon ties near bottom, front of hat, or weave it through row 34.”
What is the purpose of that section?
That adds the pretty lace “ruffle” at the back of the hat. 🙂 If you do not add it you will only have a ridge which is not as delicate.
Hi Kirsten! love this bonnet!
Here is where I am having a problem on Row 14, I am only coming up with 16 ch-5 spaces and sc.
Where it says (ch 5, skip 5 sts, sc in next sc; ) this means sc in 6th sc right?
Rae Mine
Hi Rae,
If you ended with the proper stitch count in row 13 (that would be 108) then you should end row 14 with 18 ch-5 sps. I’d recommend double checking your stitch counts for row 13, because in row 14 you should be working a sc in every 6th st except for the final repeat.
Hi! Your design is simply amazing! I’ve been inspired by it and tried making one for my niece. However, I’m stuck at row 30 in which i need to do a 24 sc across the back by working in 3rd loop (sc2tog, sc in the next) 12 times.
I know im supposed to work from one bottom side to the other but im confused which back across should I be working on. I’ve counted my stitches and I’m nowhere near 24 haha. Can you help me out on what row should I be working the 3rd loop on? Many thanks!
Hi Leila,
In that back section you will start with 36 sts and the sc2tog sts will reduce your count to 24. I hope that helps!
I’m not understanding row 12 , can you break it down for me?
Hi Rita,
You will be working a hdc in each st around including the ch-1 sps.
Hi,
I get lost in row 13. 108 hdc. If I work on each hdc on row 12 and ch- space, it will be 136 hdc. How can it 108? Can you help me? Your pattern is so beautifull
You are to hdc in the first 108 stitches. The instructions tell you what to do. 🙂
Hi in row 13 it says sc in 3rd loop of next 108 hdc. What is the 3rd loop??
The 3rd loop is the “yarn over” on the hdc stitches you worked in the previous round. Try looking at this tutorial about how to find the 3rd loop. https://kirstenhollowaydesigns.com/2021/01/how-to-crochet-in-the-3rd-loop-of-a-half-double-crochet-stitch.html
I am totally lost on line 30 after the 24 sc in 3rd loop. When in comes to the sc2tog, sc, 12 times, how many stitches should I have across just the back after this? Just the back, not including the bottom sides?
Hi Donna,
You should reduce from 36 stitches down to 24 across the back section only (not including sides). 🙂
Thank you so much for replying. I want to finish this tomorrow. I am making it in red and then I will be making little socks to go with it????
You’re welcome! I’m sure it will be cute with the socks!
Link me in please! I would love to be a part of your group. This bonnet is amazing! Thank you for the pattern!
You’re welcome! You can request to join my Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/KirstenHollowayDesigns/
I am on row 41 ,and I am confused ,it appears to repeat it self and I have only 20 loops along the lower back but directions say instructions for 20 loops then instructions for another 20 loops.can you please interpret the instructions for that row ,thank you
It should only be 20 loops. It looks like the statement about there being 20 loops at the end of the row was repeated twice. I’ll remove that so it is less confusing. You’re on the right track!
I’m loving this little bonnet! On row 19 it says to ch 4 than sl st into the ch 1 space. Than sc into the sc. Do we ch 4 from the last sl st on the fan than sc, or go from the sl st to the sc?
I think that may be a typo, so I’ve clarified it. It should call for a sl st in each ch-1 sp AND the sc. So, a ch 4 should be between each sl st. 🙂 I’m sorry for the confusion!
As you have updated row 19 should the amount of loops and ch changed. I followed the instructions but have 6 chain 4 loops
No, everything is the same, I only replaced the wording that seems to call for sc stitches to actually mean a sl st goes in the sc stitches between the fans (in reality is was calling for a sl st IN the sc, but that wasn’t very clear according to the original wording I used). You should have 54 loops across the bonnet either way: 9 X 6 fans should equal 54. I hope that helps!
What a precious bonnet. My children were all born healthy so I cannot imagine the pain of giving birth to a sleeping baby. I wish I could start a chapter here on the east coast for something as wonderful as you are doing. Thank you so much for sharing and caring.
All of mine were born healthy as well, but my heart breaks for those families where that hasn’t been the case. ????
It may be worth while to check at local hospitals to see if they have something like this in place, or need pretty bonnets for photos. There are several other organizations that do this same kind of thing. ????
Beautiful pattern, I can’t wait to finish, but I’m having trouble on row 34. Are there 29 V stitches across row 29 and then 1 on each side in row 32, to come up with the total 31 V stitches? Because I’m only coming up with 28 V stitches when I space them across the 108 stitches of row 29 like you say skipping 3 each time. Please help…
Thank you! Yes, you should also be putting V-stitches on the ends before and after the row of 108. I believe one side will have 2 V-stitches and the other will have only one. Those 3 extra V stitches will bring the total to 31. 🙂
Just made a newborn dress for a friend and this bonnet will complete the outfit perfectly! Thank you much for sharing your beautiful patterns!!
You’re very welcome, Peggy!
I”m trying this for my first bonnet because I am in love with it. But on row 13 I’m a bit lost. I know where the third loop is but when I try to get 108 HDC I only have 60. I have the 8 fans from the previous row so I’m not sure what happened or if I am missing something. The part I have finished is flat but when I do the SC in the 3rd loop it curls up into a like doll hat if that makes sence. Am I suppose to ch between the SC and just deal with the 60 SC in the 3rdloops or what?
You may be skipping stitches, and you don’t want to be doing that!
Here is a video where I demonstrate working in the 3rd loop on another project. Hopefully that helps!
https://facebook.com/kirstenhollowaydesigns/videos/1884031391814874/
I watched a video, I think I could have an issue farther back but I”m not sure. I have the 8 shells and I did the SC for every HDC but for some reason I only have 60 of them. Unless I am suppose to be doing it in the chain spaces as well.
Yes, you’ll need to work in the ch spaces too. 🙂
oh ok then that solves the problem lol. Good thing I didn’t rip it all out and start over!
Glad it helped! ????
Hi Kristen, in your video explaining the 3rd loop, you came to the end of the row, ch 2 , (and you turned your work).
But at the end of row 12 / beginning of row 13, (Baby Hat) the instructions do not say to turn the baby hat to begin working on the back side. so while working on the front side, that 3rd row is not visable on the front side.
Should I dig through the front side to pull up that 3rd loop from the back side and do the SC as described in row 13???
This Baby Hat is Beautiful, it matches the Yarnspirations Baby Blanket with the Pico’s, “Fluffy Meringue Stitch Blanket”.
The video that shows me working in the 3rd loop is for a different project entirely so it will look a little different on this hat. You will turn at the end of row 13, not the beginning. The loops should be easy to work into from there. 🙂
Can you give instructions on how you block this?
I have completed the bonnet and it is beautiful! Thank you so much for this amazing pattern.
I just need to know howto black it.
Thank you
I steam blocked this with my iron by heating up the ruffly bits and pulling them out with a tiny steel hook (same one I used to make it) to give them definition. 🙂
I am a little confused on Roz 29 when’s says to HD. Around the side, how HDC do we add, do we just HDC to where the HDC are on the back , could you break this down for me! Thank you so much!
You’ll move from making hdc stitches in row 29 to working single crochet evenly along the bottom side starting in row 30 after you go around the corner. Is that what you aren’t able to figure out? I’ll ch 1 sometimes to work around an L shaped corner if things seem to be tight.
Love this pattern. Question: in row 13 is that SC in both loops or front or back loops?
Hi Ashley, you’ll actually be working in the 3rd loop of the hdc stitch–its neither the back or front loop but a separate loop at the back of the stitch. Here is a video that shows me working in the 3rd loop of a hdc stitch on a different project. The idea is the same though: https://facebook.com/kirstenhollowaydesigns/videos/1884031391814874/
Thank you . ????
You’re welcome! ????
This is gorgeous!! I’m going to the store today just so I can get started! Lol Do you have the pattern in a newborn size?
Thank you, Erin! I only have it in 3-6 months. You are welcome to try using a smaller hook to see if that will make it work.
It is adorable!!
Thank you, Mihaela!
WOW! That’s the most beautiful baby bonnet I’ve ever seen.
Thank you so much for giving the pattern and all your hard work to us.
Laura
Aww, thank you for the sweet comment, Laura! It’s my pleasure!
beautiful things. But how do we get printer friendly with out all the unwanted pictures ads etc. it wastes ink. Help and thank you.
Thank you Irene! You may purchase a printable, ad-free PDF on Ravelry, here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/victoria-rose-lace-baby-bonnet
ok thank you
I just saved the page for future after I am finished one I am working on,I will be making a few of your’s.You use regular crochet cotton,I have lots but wondered if it was something special or different.
Hi Debbie,
I’m using a #10 cotton crochet thread. It is not the same as the cotton you make dishcloths out of though. As long as you stick with #10 crochet thread you should be good! 🙂
You can find this #10 thread in Hobby Lobby’s “Artiste” line, or Red Heart’s “Aunt Lydia’s” brand.
But on 4/6 the program indicated it would be free for the day
Yes, today only (April 6, 2020), the PDF is free until 12am EST. Follow the link to the Ravelry PDF to access it. ????
It is so beautiful but is there a video for this pattern as I am not good at reading patternsty
There is no video tutorial, only the written pattern. I have a post that explains how to read a crochet pattern that may help though. 🙂 https://kirstenhollowaydesigns.com/2018/04/how-to-read-crochet-patterns-terms-for-beginners.html
Can you helpnme out with row 12 i dont understand it.
Hi Lisa,
You will be working the hdc stitches in each stitch around (meaning you’ll crochet into each of the dc, ch-1 spaces, and sc stitches you made in round 11). 🙂