SNOWFLAKE CONTEST – REDUX

There were a grand total of TWO people who entered designs in my snowflake contest – so there are TWO WINNERS!! I’ll be sharing more about their designs in future, but for now, just know that both of them will be receiving yarn from my stash. Ronnie in St. Louis has already received hers. The other winner, Aparna Mukherjee of India, will be receiving a prize package that will include yarn and a few other goodies since she entered THREE different snowflake patterns in the contest.

Aparna, please email me privately with your mailing address so I can get a package in the mail for you. I know it’ll take quite a while to get to you, but I hope you’ll enjoy it.

Thanks to those who entered and to all who expressed interest in the contest. I’ll be posting another contest after the first of the year.

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.

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