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HALF A HUNDRED – WINNERS ANNOUNCED!!!

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There were many entries for this contest, but only two lucky winners.  In a random drawing, these names were drawn:

Cathy Campion

Kelli Robinson

Congratulations to Cathy and Kelli!  I’ll be emailing them privately.  The rules stated that the winner(s) must reply within 24 hours or I’d draw another name.  I wasn’t planning ahead very well.  Since this is a holiday weekend (July 4 is Independence Day in the USA), these winners will have some additional time.  Monday, July 5 is the actual government holiday, so I need to hear from these winners by midnight July 6.  That seems like a reasonable time frame to me.

Also, what were you readers thinking?  Half a HUNDRED!  It’s half a THOUSAND – and no one called me on it!  I just caught it myself when I began to draw names.  Half a hundred is nothing.  Half a THOUSAND – now, that’s more meaningful.

I’m skipping this Monday, but will post a new contest the following Monday, July 12.  Please check back.  There will be plenty of interesting reading before then.

The winner of Uncommon Crochet is ……. Cathy Campion.  She’s practically a neighbor but I’ve never met her.  This was a random drawing.  Congratulations, Cathy!

The winner of Crochet For Bears To Wear is Kelli Robinson!

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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.