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More Crochet Flowers – A Round UP

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It has become common knowledge that I love crochet flowers.  So, people send me links to many beauties.  There are not enough hours in the day for me to find all these goodies.  Thanks to all who send them.  Since my readers seem to like them too, I’ll share these little gems with you when I get a group of them.

 

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Looking for more patterns for flowers? Check out this Crochet Flower Pattern Book.

A pretty Easter Lily.

 

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A sweet daffodil from one of my favorite doily designers, Sheila of Sheila’s Schnauzies.

You can see a bunch of vintage flower designs here.  The photography is not terribly appealing, but the flowers speak for themselves.

cro tiara headband 0714And, finally, this totally adorable – and simple to work up – floral tiara headband is for an infant.  Clearly, using a larger headband and a few more floral motifs would allow one to crochet this for any size head.  I love the look, simple yet sweet and charming.  Your choice of colors, a single color like designer Sonia Maria has used in this photo, multiple colors, or even a variegated or ombre yarn would create a lovely look to match a special outfit.  For an older child or adult, I’d love to see a little bead or crystal in the center of each flower.  Just a little touch that would make the project that much more special and personal.

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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.