I  had  got several requests for hat patterns last winter but never really got the time to design anything other than booties. My dream is to ultimately have all types of patterns for babies, be it booties, hats ,dresses, bibs or blankets. This is one  more step in that direction and I had to try really hard to step out of my comfort zone of designing and photographing booties. I figured that photographing  dark colors like brown can be as tricky as white but believe me if you ask me my favorite among the two above, the brown one wins hands down. The picture fails to capture its real beauty.This Beanie has a nice lacy texture with the gaps kept small. It should be perfect for the  not so cold weather. The pattern comes in all sizes from newborn to adult. So you can make it for all the girls and ladies in your family! It works up really quick and is suited for all levels of expertise. The ruffly nature of the flower makes it stand out even with a single layer of petals.

Pattern uses Hooks G ( 4.25mm) for size 6-12 months and Hook H (5mm) for all the other sizes . It is written in standard American terms. Pattern includes all sizes from newborn to adult. Hat is worked using Wortsed weight/ Aran (Size 4 Medium) yarn. Stitches used are single Crochet, half double crochet,  double crochet and slip stitch. If you are making it for your baby, make a matching  pair of boots with my "Boots for Girls" pattern found here:
 http://crochetdreamz.blogspot.com/2010/12/boots-for-girls-pdf-pattern-for-sale.html