They are just the sweetest festive accessory for a little one this Season; with a pretty scalloped edge and whimsical festive foliage. These bibs are not only perfect for Christmas photo’s they are practical too. Made from 100% cotton, these bibs are super absorbent making them ideal for dribblers!
I have really enjoyed designing this bib set and I hope that you love them just as much as I do. The pattern is available for download in both UK and US crochet terminology, so there is no need for any pesky converting and is suitable for intermediate crochet with each bib using less than 50g of Cotton.
I have used DMC Natura Just Cotton which is a 4 ply yarn as I just adored the colour range they offered and felt the colours gave the vintage vibe I was hoping for. Not only is this cotton absorbent, but it is Oeko Tex standard 100 approved; which means the cotton has been certified to be free of harmful chemicals and is safe for human use, as well as being verified as both safe and non irritating to human skin. This element of the design was very important to me as baby will most likely chew on the bib, so this certification gives me peace of mind.
I think these bibs would make ideal festive themed baby gifts or stocking fillers and what’s more you can easily make a bib in an evening, so if you are a last minute gifted these bibs are ideal.
Why not couple them with my FREE teething ring pattern to make the perfect festive handmade gift for that special little someone in your life.
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Another brand new pattern just off my hook and just in time for the Autumn. I must give a huge shout to @jenevs1981 on Instagram for this adorable photo above.
Not just for autumn…
While this pixie bonnet is perfect for crisp autumn walks, it’s also a lovely year-round make for babies and toddlers. Made in breathable yarns, it works beautifully as a lightweight bonnet for spring days, cool summer evenings, and everyday wear.
Bonnets are just perfect for little ones as the weather gets cooler as they stay on their little heads much better I find. This bonnet is the October Bonnet and has a traditional pixie point which gives the bonnet that instant adorable shape. Coupled with a soft ribbed brim and an oversized flower adding some cuteness and sass for the final look. This bonnet would be perfect to wear this Autumn / fall and ideal for photoshoots at the pumpkin patch or in the woods don’t you think?
This bonnet is easy and quick to hook up and comes in sizes
The pattern uses a pretty little V-cluster stitch which is easy to learn and creates a pretty textured bonnet. I have made a video tutorial of the stitch in case you want to check it out first and you can find that just here.
I chose Stylecraft Special Aran yarn to make my bonnet as they have an amazing colour range at affordable prices. However, the bonnet can also be made from any worsted / aran weight yarn of your choosing. Try cotton for a Spring make…just check your gauge is correct as per pattern instructions and your good to go!
So, there we have the October Bonnet. I think this pattern would make a lovely baby gift or a new-born photo prop too. This pattern is ideal if you are a finished piece crochet seller. It is also great if you just fancy making it for that special little person in your life.
If you are not ready to make this pattern just yet and would like to bookmark it for later you can use the image below to save to your Pinterest account, so you can keep it safe.
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This is my latest pattern fresh of my hook and just in time for the Autumn. I must give a huge shout to @mamma_o_85 on Instagram for this adorable photo above. You can imagine how it made my heart sing when I was tagged into it and then given permission to share as well.
Bonnets are just so timeless and they are one of my favourite patterns to design…I have a few more ideas sketched out, but it takes a lot of time to write them up and edit them, but I will work through them one by one.
This Baby Fox Bonnet was really fun to design and the pattern has been fully pattern tested to. You will find it is easy and quick to hook up and comes in sizes
I chose Brushed Alpaca Silk yarn by Drops in pale rust, rainforest dew and grey for my baby fox bonnet; as it has a slight fuzz, is incredibly lightweight and is soooo soft. However, the bonnet can also be made from any worsted / aran weight yarn of your choosing…just check your gauge is correct as per pattern instructions.
So, there we have the Baby Fox Bonnet. I think this pattern would make a lovely baby gift or a new-born photo prop. It would also be ideal if you are a finished piece crochet seller or of course if you just fancy making it for that special little person in your life.
I promise I will pop a post for the yarny little bumble bee here as a free pattern, hopefully before the end of August!! I also have plans for pumpkins in the pipe line as well as a beautiful Panda hat too! So do pop back won’t you, I love having you here and don’t forget to come and say hi over on Instagram @yarnyrobin or on facebook @baby yarnyrobin…I would love to see what’s on your hook at the moment!
Carrying your water bottle just got easy with this pretty boho water bottle holder crochet pattern.
Made from organic cotton, this water bottle holder is quick and simple to make and comes in two sizes, a junior and an adult holder.
They are just perfect for little ones to carry their water bottle to school…no more broken water bottles falling on the floor! You could embroider your little one’s name on to personalise too – If you are a finished piece seller this would be a great unique selling point!!. Or how about a cute Mama and Mini matching make, or maybe swap the water for a bottle of something bubbly and head off to that Summer Festival in style!
The pattern is a written pattern available in both UK and US format and includes pictures and video’s to assist you. There is also a section for customising the size of the holder.
Materials you will need: Organic Cotton 100% It’s Only Natural by Knit Craft by Hobbycraft DK – 50g – per holder Other DK cotton can be substituted. (4.0mm) crochet hook or hook to obtain gauge Tapestry needle scissors Cross body bag strap – instructions are also provided for a crochet strap alternative D rings or rings x2 – 12mm (plastic or metal – to match strap)
Sizes: Junior water bottle holder measures 22cms tall / 11cms wide and fits bottle that measures 23cms tall / 24cms diameter approx. Adult water bottle holder measures 26cms tall / 12cms wide and fits bottle that measures 27cms tall / 25cms diameter approx.
I love the addition of the bag strap made from webbing as they are adjustable; meaning the strap length can be altered to suit the wearer. You can purchase these, ready-made and they come in an array of colours and patterns and prices. I purchased mine from Temu and I am pleased with the quality. Of course, you can make your own webbing straps if you are handy with a sewing machine too and I have some instructions in the pattern if you would prefer to crochet the strap instead.
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Macarons and cupcakes
Pattern is a written pattern and suitable for beginners with some knowledge of basic stitches. The pattern includes 20 step by step pictures to assist you.
Stitches used are UK – double crochet and slip st (US – Single crochet and slip stitch)
Materials you will need: 4 ply cotton yarn (the pattern recommends Drops Safran but this can be substituted)(3.0mm) crochet hook or other size to obtain gauge although gauge is not imperative. Tapestry needle scissors and small amount of polyester toy filling (fire safety standard / EN71) stitch marker (optional)
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Market prep and gifting your hand-made makes just got a whole lot easier with these printable care cards!
Care tags
Give your hand-made items that professional look with this I’m Hand-made’ set of Printable PDF’s which will help your customers understand how to care for their hand-made item. Great if you sell your crochet finished pieces or if you gift your makes!
Tags can be hole punched to enable you to attach to your items with twine or ribbon, or just slipped into your beautifully packaged item. Simply hand write the material used for your item and colour or circle the relevant washing instructions, so the receiver of your precious items can care for them safely.
I recommend printing on thick card stock for a professional finish.
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Spring is upon us, although I’m bracing for the April showers, which seem to have started early here! Whether you’re looking for a quick Easter make, for that last minute gift or Easter basket filler, I’ve got some patterns to tempt you…and most of them are FREE… Hurrah!
How about this as a sweet Easter basket filler for baby. Using Oeko Tex standard 100 approved 100% cotton in a 4ply; these lovey’s are soft to snuggle and safe to chew on…and are sure to become baby’s best friend.
This luxurious set of reusable soft textured facecloths and squishy scrubbies would make the perfect Easter gift for baby, Mom’s-to-be, or just that special girl in your life. They are quick and easy to make, so are perfect to add that handmade touch to gift baskets.
FREE crochet Spring Printable PDF
For the month of April 2023 only, if you sign up to my email list, you will receive a pdf for these beautiful spring printable mini tags and postcards, perfect for printing on your choice of card stock (I recommend business card stock) and attaching to your hand-made gifts this Spring / Easter. Please allow 24 hours for your email to update.
Why not hook this beautiful baby blanket, ideal for the spring / summer. A beginner’s introduction to filet crochet, the pattern is free and gives instructions on how to size up for a bigger blanket too!
The simplicity and sweetness of this beautiful Spring tea cosy, makes it quick to make. Suitable for a beginner with a little experience of working in the round, this tea cosy is sure to keep your Easter cup of tea as warm as your freshly toasted hot cross bun!
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I recently made another version of my popular Angelece Baby Blanket crochet pattern, and I’m excited to share how beautifully this simple design works up in different yarns and colours. This easy, beginner-friendly crochet baby blanket uses a delicate filet stitch that creates a timeless handmade gift, perfect for baby showers, nursery decor, or relaxing crochet projects.
• Skill Level: Confident beginner (suitable for first filet crochet project) • Technique: Filet crochet • Yarn Weight: Aran / Worsted weight (pattern includes guidance for adjusting to other yarn weights) • Hook Size: Suitable for aran weight yarn (check pattern for exact recommendation) • Terminology: UK terms on the blog; printable PDF available in both UK & US terminology • Project Type: Baby blanket / heirloom gift • Time to Complete: Relaxed multi-evening project • Printable PDF: Yes — ad-free PDF available in UK & US formats
The Angelece Baby Blanket is a free crochet pattern designed to be simple, relaxing, and beginner-friendly. Featuring a delicate filet stitch design, it works up quickly and creates a beautiful handmade baby gift that looks elegant in any colour.
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The January Beanie is now available for you to hook. This pattern is a bottom up construction and features a comfy ribbed brim and a beautiful ridged texture.
Suitable for all the family this beanie is quick to hook up and comes in sizes
There is also a section for adjusting for a custom fit if necessary.
Materials you will need: Double knit / light worsted weight yarn – pattern recommends Stylecraft Special DK, Papatya Batik, Scheepjes DK but you could substitute. (4.0mm) crochet hook or hook needed to acquire correct gauge Tapestry needle Tape measure stitch marker (optional) faux fur pom
The hat is designed to look great whether you choose to make it in one solid colour, or choose to to use a self striping yarn as in the picture below or in a fun colour fade as in the picture above.
It’s also a great stash busting project too, making these beanies a great addition to your stock if your a finished piece crochet seller or you sell at craft fairs, because you can make them from left over yarn from your other projects.
This crochet pattern has been fully pattern tested and is written in both UK and US crochet terminology. UK stitches used – DC, TR, FPTR, Dec and working in back loops US stitches used – SC, DC, FPDC, Dec and working in back loops You will have access to a 25 minute video tutorial also.
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This is a super cute and quick make, so perfect to hook if you have an upcoming craft fair or if you wanted to make in time for Valentines Day as a treat for yourself or as a Galentine’s gift for your Bestie! The pattern is only available in adult size at the moment, hopefully I can carve out some more time to grade it for other sizes.
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The pattern is suitable for beginners and just uses a double crochet stitch (single crochet stitch), and some decrease stitches. It is important not to have your tension very tight or the teeny, tiny hearts become pinched. I used Stylecraft Softie which is a chunky yarn blend 20% wool 80%acrylic. I did try with some other chunky yarn, but I got the best results with the Softie, it just gives a subtle amount of drape which feels lovely to wear.
You can also purchase a printable PDF of this pattern which is available in both UK and US crochet terms over in my Etsy shop for less than a cup of coffee which you can access just here
Yarn – chunky / bulky see further below for recommended yarns.
20% superwash wool 80% acrylic blend
Adult – approx. 95g
Main colour – approx..80g
Accent colour approx. 15g
Size Guide.
Adult – to fit head circ. 22” / 55.8cms
Measurements are approximate and I advise you measure the intended head wherever possible. This beanie allows for a 2” / 5cm negative ease (the amount of stretch)
Stitch Abbreviations.
Ch – chain
Slst – slip stitch
Dc – double crochet
Hs – Heart stitch
Dec – decrease
BLO – work st into the back loop only (see photo at back of pattern)
Dc: Insert hook into chain or under both loops of stitch, yarn over and pull through so there are 2 loops on hook, yarn over again and pull through both loops on hook.
Hs: Insert hook under both loops of stitch, in accent colour – yarn over and pull through so there are 2 loops on hook (1st loop in main colour, 2nd loop in accent colour), in main colour – yarn over again and pull through both loops on hook to complete st. See top tip below! See Pic 1 – 4
Dec: decrease st worked over 2 stitches: insert hook under both loops of stitch, yarn over and pull through so there are 2 loops on your hook, insert hook into next st, yarn over and pull through so there are 3 loops on your hook, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.
Top Tip:
When working the heart stitch and you yarn over and pull through in accent colour, pull loop up a little higher than you would for a regular dc stitch as this helps to keep the heart lying flat instead of pulled too tight.
Pattern Notes.
This pattern is written using UK crochet terminology and the stitch abbreviations can be found below.
Ch1 does not count as a stitch throughout the pattern unless otherwise stated. Repeats are marked by asterisks *.
The hat is worked by making the ribbed brim and joining one end to the other to form a circle. The main body of the hat is then worked in rounds.
When working Rounds 3 and 5 and subsequent repeats carry non-working yarn along the round (see pic 5)
When working rounds 4 and 6 and subsequent repeats drop accent colour yarn and pick up again on next round
Top Tip:
When working a dc in round above heart st, insert hook into side of heart as shown in Pic 6 as this will make it easier.
Yarn Suggestions.
Stylecraft Softie chunky is the recommended yarn for the pattern, but here are some similar substitutes…
King Cole Timeless Chunky
King Cole Big Value Baby Soft Chunky
King Cole Shadow Chunky
Red Heart Gemstone
Bernat Wavelength
Gauge
It is very important to check your gauge to ensure your beanie will fit.
To do this make a gauge swatch in the yarn you will be using for the body of the hat. If this matches the gauge, you’re good to go! If your swatch is too big, try using a smaller hook to obtain correct gauge. If your swatch is too small, try using a larger hook to obtain correct gauge.
Using chunky / bulky yarn swatch 11dc x 14 rows = 4” x4” (10cm x 10cm)
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In main colour
Row 1: Ch8, dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch along, turn do not ch1 (7dc)
Row 2 – 62: IN BLO dc in each st across, turn do not ch1 (7dc)
Slst row 62 to beginning row to form a circle. Turn brim inside out so the seam is on the inside. We will now be working in rounds around the brim of the hat.
Working with right side facing you in main colour
Round 1: ch1, 64dc evenly around top of brim – 2dc in first and last st then aim to place a dc at the top of each rib, join with a slst to 1st dc (64dc)
Round 2: ch1, dc in each st around, join with a slst to 1st dc (64dc)
Round 3: ch1, dc in same st, hs * dc, hs * repeat around, last st is a hs, slst to top 1st dc (32dc / 32hs)
Round 4: repeat round 2
Round 5: ch1, hs in same st, dc * hs, dc * repeat around, last st is a dc, slst to top of 1st hs (32hs / 32 dc)
Round 6: repeat round 2
Repeat Rounds 3 – 6: 2 more times(total of 8 rounds)
Round 15: repeat round 3
Round 16: repeat round 2
Round 17: repeat round 5
Round 18: ch1,dc in same st,decrease * dc,decrease * in each st around, skip last st, slst into 1st dc (21dc / 21dec)
Round 19: ch1,dc in same st,decrease * dc,decrease * in each st around, st, slst into 1st dc (14dc / 14dec)
Round 20: ch1,decrease in each st around, skip last st (13dec)
Hat measures 8.5” from brim to crown
Fasten off cutting yarn leaving a long tail approx. 20cms from hat. Thread darning needle and weave in and out of the top loops of last round. Pull the end tight to gather and secure with a few stitches. Weave in any loose ends. Now add your pom (see end of pattern for details)
Add pom
Add a faux fur pom to complete the look. Or alternatively make your own pom. I added a Trimits pompom as they tie into the hat easily, which makes them really easy to remove for when you want to launder your beanie.
If you are making your own pom you have a couple of options. You could use a pom pom maker however, I favour making my pompoms using the method my Grandma taught me; using 2 pieces of cardboard. I like my pompoms to be really full and lush and so I wrap each pompom with a minimum of 3 layers of yarn. My card circles have an outer diameter of approx. 4.5” / 11cms.
TOP TIP: If making your own poms leave long tails when you tie your pompoms off as it will make attaching them to your hat much easier. If your pompoms are in a different colour to your hat, tie your pompoms off with the main colour of the hat as it makes weaving in the ends much neater.
REMEMBER: IF MAKING YOUR OWN POM YOU WILL NEED MORE YARN THAN STATED IN THIS PATTERN.
You can also purchase a printable PDF of this pattern which is available in both UK and US crochet terms over in my Etsy shop for less than a cup of coffee which you can access just here
