Hi Ya'll!
My name is Ashley Leither, I am the crochet designer behind Ashley Leither Designs. 6 years ago, I was a stay at home mom to 2 little girls and I was looking for a craft that I could do while my girls played but I also wanted a craft that was safe for them if they got into it. When my daughter Holley received a crochet hat from a Facebook giveaway, I fell in love with crochet, the beautiful texture of this hat was absolutely amazing! Right then I knew I needed to learn how to crochet! So I did, I taught myself to crochet from the help of learn to crochet books and YouTube videos and I haven't stopped since. 6 years and 3 little girls later, I am still amazed by crochet texture and it is my ultimate favorite to design with! Since then I have designed over 250 patterns, recorded tutorials, and written 2 books. Today I want to share with you this fun Pineapple Baby Pattern just in time for summer!
Materials
· Yarn: Medium, Weight 4; Yellow and Green. Sample is made with Paintbox Simply Chunky.
· Hooks: H (5.00mm) & K (6.50mm)
· Tapestry Needle, Scissors and Measuring Tape
Sizing
· Gauge: 12 Stitches and 10 Rows = 4”x4” (hdc with K Hook)
· These measurements are approximated, measure head to get accurate sizing needed.
Pattern Key
· St/Sts: Stitch(es)
· Sl St: Slip Stitch
· Ch: Chain
· Sc: Single Crochet
· Hdc: Half Double Crochet
Special Stitches
· Puff Stitch: *Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull up a hook; repeat from*, three times. Yarn over and pull through 6 loops on hook, yarn over and pull through last two loops.
Notes
· Chain 1 will NOT count as a stitch.
· Joining: When ending the rounds, you will join with a slip stitch into the 1st stitch (not the chain 1).
0-3 Months Beanie: (Circumference 14” and Height 5.5”)
You Need Your K Hook and Yellow Yarn
Make a Magic Ring.
Round 1: Ch 1, 7 sc in loop, join with a sl st in the 1st sc, pull tight. - 7
Round 2: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st, 2 hdc in each st around, end with 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, join. - 14
Round 3: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st, 1 puff stitch in next st, *2 hdc in next st, 1 puff stitch in next st; repeat from*, end with 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, join. - 21
Round 4: Ch 1, 1 sc in same st, 1 sc in next 2 sts, *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts; repeat from*, end with 1 sc in same st as ch 1, join. - 28
Round 5: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st, 1 puff stitch in next st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 puff stitch in next st, *2 hdc in next st, 1 puff stitch, 1 hdc in next st, 1 puff stitch in next stitch; repeat from*, join. - 34
Round 6: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st, *1 puff stitch in next st, 1 hdc in next st; repeat from*, join. - 34
Round 7: Ch 1, 1 puff stitch in same st, *1 hdc in next st, 1 puff stitch in next st; repeat from*, join. - 34
Repeat Rounds 6 & 7 until the beanie measures 5 inches tall, then continue to brim.
Brim – Rounds 1 & 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in same st, 1 sc in next st and each st around, join. - 34
Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.
Leaves
Note: Make 5 leaves with your H hook and 2 leaves with you K hook.
You Need Your H Hook, K Hook and Green Yarn
Make a slip knot leaving a 10” tail and Chain 9
Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 dc in next 3 chs, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 sc in next ch, sl st in next ch.
You are now going to work on the other side of the base chain (do not turn).
Row 2: Ch 1, sl st in next ch, 1 sc in next ch, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 dc in next 3 chs, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 sc in next ch, sl st in next ch.
Fasten off and weave in any loose ends, except the 10” tail.
Sew the corner (approx. 5 stitches) of the 5 leaves around the center of the beanie. Then sew the additional 2 leaves into the center of the 5 leaves.
Tushy Cover: (6 inch diameter)
You Need Your K Hook and Yellow Yarn
Make a Magic Ring,
Round 1: Ch 1, 7 sc in loop, join with a sl st in the 1st sc, pull tight. - 7
Round 2: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st, 2 hdc in each st around, end with 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, join. - 14
Round 3: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st, 1 hdc in next st, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st; repeat from*, end with 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, join. - 21
Round 4: Ch 1, 1 sc in same st, 1 sc in next 2 sts, *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts; repeat from*, end with 1 sc in same st as ch 1, join. - 28
Round 5: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st, 1 puff stitch in next st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 puff stitch in next st, *2 hdc in next st, 1 puff stitch, 1 hdc in next st, 1 puff stitch in next stitch; repeat from*, end with 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, join. - 35
Round 6: Ch 1, 1 sc in same st, 1 sc in next 4 sts, *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 4 sts; repeat from*, end with 1 sc in same st as ch 1, join. - 42
Round 7: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st, *1 puff stitch in next st, 1 hdc in next st; repeat from*, join. - 42
Round 8: Ch 1, 1 sc in same st, 1 sc in next st and each st around, join. - 42
Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.
Leg Warmers (Circumference 7” and Height 4.5”) - Make 2
You Need Your K Hook and Yellow Yarn.
Round 1: Single Crochet Foundation 16, join. - 16
Round 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in same st, 1 sc in next st and each st around, join. - 16
Round 3: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st, *1 puff stitch in next st, 1 hdc in next st; repeat from*, join. - 16
Round 4: Ch 1, 1 puff stitch in same st, *1 hdc in next st, 1 puff stitch in next st; repeat from*, join. - 16
Rounds 5-8: Repeat Rounds 3 & 4
Rounds 9 & 10: Ch 1, 1 sc in same st, 1 sc in next st and each st around, join. - 16
Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.
I hope you enjoyed the Pineapple Baby, there is nothing quiet like a little squishy baby in an adorable newborn prop! I have many other baby designs in my crochet pattern stores, plus a large variety of other designs, like hats, blankets, socks, accessories and more!
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~Ashley
