Little Blooms Hats

I found a great pumpkin beanie pattern at FaveCrafts (http://www.favecrafts.com/Crochet-for-Baby/Baby-Pumpkin-Crochet-Beanie/ml/1). The hat is darling, but the pattern is also very versatile. I've been making all kinds of hats with it. I've named the latest batch Little Bloom hats. Start with any shade of soft, worsted weight yarn in light green. Follow the directions for creating the hat. Then add a large crocheted flower to the top. You may have to tack some of the petals down so the flower spreads out correctly. Add a simple scalloped edge to the bottom of the hat. You can also add a small flower to the cuff.

Here is what I've done since Friday.

Now for the real challenge, trying to come up with boy versions that aren't just plain. More as that develops.

For those of you within driving distance of Oceanside, CA, here is the URL for signing up for the Crafting for Life workshop on March 17, 2012:
http://crafting-for-life.blogspot.com/