This waffle style pixie bonnet is very simple to make, it is crochet in a rectangle then folded in half and sewn from the inside, then crochet around the bottom and make the ties.

The premium pattern can be purchased here in sizes preemie - adult

Written in English US terms with abbreviations for UK

sc=single crochet (double crochet in UK)

dc=double crochet (treble crochet UK)

fpdc=front post double crochet (front post treble UK)

ch=chain

slst=slip stitch

blo=back loops only

flo=front loops only

Crab stitch (reverse sc) sc in the opposite direction= (double crochet in opposite direction UK)

Materials

100g dk / 8ply / light worsted acrylic yarn

4 mm hook

Needle 

Scissors 

Pom pom maker

Gauge Square

With 4 mm hook

Row1 Ch12, dc in 4th ch from hook and each chain across. (9) Turn

Row2-4 ch1, dc in base of ch1, dc 8. (9) Turn

Square should measure 5 x 5 cm.

If you're out with a 4 mm hook try a larger hook.

Bonnet

Row1 Chain 51, dc in the forth chain from the hook and each stitch across. (48) Turn

Row2 ch1, dc in base of ch1, *fpdc in next, dc in next 2* repeat until the last two stitches, fpdc, dc in last. (48) Turn

Row3 ch1, dc in base of ch1, *dc in next, fpdc in next 2* repeat until the last two stitches, dc in next 2. (48) Turn

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until work measures 5 inches.

Do the last round in reverse sc (crab stitch) to the other side.

Alternatively do a row of hdc, then a row of *fphdc, bphdc*

Fasten off with a long end for sewing.

Fold the rectangle in half and sew down the side opposite the crab stitch.

Making ties

With the back of the bonnet facing, join yarn to the right side at the end of the crab stitch, ch 46, sc in second chain from hook and each chain back up to bonnet.

Sc across the back of the bonnet to the other side (decreasing a few along the way to taper the bonnet in at the back) when you reach the other side, repeat the same chains, sc in second chain from hook and each chain back up to the bonnet and slst to the first.

Fasten off and sew in all the ends.

Add a pom pom to the top point if you want.

Finished bonnet should measure 5 x 5 inches

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