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My son has a girlfriend who I have been getting to know these past few weeks.  She’s a delight!  Her house is beautifully decorated and I admire her good taste.  She was also the inspiration for my recent foray into gardening.  When I was at her home a couple weeks ago, I noticed all the butterflies she had used in her decorating.  It quickly became clear that she’s a huge fan.  She also crochets, so she might just be a ‘keeper’!

I decided that I might try to crochet her a butterfly of some sort for the next gifting occasion.  To that end, I went searching online to find some good patterns.  There are so many lovely butterfly motifs around the ‘net and in books and magazines.  But, this particular one just captured my imagination.  I think it’s extraordinary!

I know this looks like a babyghan – and, no I’m not hinting.  But, you may note that the pattern is scaled to different sizes from baby to adult.  The pattern is not free, but it looks to me to worth its price.  You can take a look at the pattern for yourself at shadylane.com.  I just wanted to share….

 

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Crochet Baby Beanie – A Sweet Beginner-Friendly Hat Pattern for Baby Showers and Handmade Gifts

This Crochet Baby Beanie is one of those simple little patterns that makes a really lovely handmade gift. It uses soft Bernat Softee Baby yarn for the hat, a fluffy Pipsqueak edging, and an optional crochet flower on the side, giving it that cute baby-shower-ready finish.

What makes this one appealing is that the shape is worked in easy rounds, starting with a magic circle and increasing up to 48 stitches before moving into the textured post-stitch section. The fluffy edging softens the whole look, and the added flower gives it a sweet decorative touch without making the project feel too fussy.

I also like that it feels like a pattern you could easily customize. You could skip the flower for a simpler baby beanie, change the colors for a more modern look, or keep the pink-and-white version for a classic handmade baby gift. It has that practical “quick weekend project” feel, which is always handy when a baby shower sneaks up on you.

If you’re looking for an easy crochet baby hat pattern with a soft, cozy finish, this one is definitely worth a look. It’s cute, giftable, and the fluffy trim gives it a little extra charm.