The Enchanted Briar Filet Crochet Bonnet: A Free Pattern for a Romantic, Lace-Trimmed Heirloom
The Enchanted Briar Filet Crochet Bonnet: A Free Pattern for a Romantic, Lace-Trimmed Heirloom
Wrap your little one in the delicate beauty of a wild rose garden with this filet crochet bonnet, featuring an intricate rose motif and a soft, scalloped edge. This heirloom-quality pattern creates a timeless accessory that's both cozy and breathtakingly elegant. Using a simple combination of double crochet and chain stitches, you'll create a stunning lace effect that looks far more complex than it is. Perfect for a baby shower gift or a cherished family keepsake, this bonnet is a joy to make and a treasure to give.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Lion Brand Baby Soft (DK weight, 100% acrylic, 462 yds/5 oz) in 'Blush' (MC) and 'Soft Leaf' (CC) - 1 skein each
- Hook: Size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook
- Gauge: 18 dc x 10 rows = 4 inches in filet crochet pattern (dc, ch1, dc)
- Notions: Yarn needle for weaving ends, scissors
Step-by-Step Instructions
Notes
- Bonnet is worked from the center back outwards in rows, then the brim is added.
- Filet crochet: Each block is 3 dc (or 2 dc + ch1 for open mesh).
- Ch 3 counts as first dc throughout.
Center Back Panel (Make 1)
Row 1: With MC, ch 57. Dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as 2 dc), *ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * across. (27 dc, 26 ch-1 spaces)
Row 2: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next dc, *ch 1, dc in next dc; repeat from * across. (27 dc, 26 ch-1 spaces)
Row 3: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, *ch 1, dc in next dc; repeat from * across. (27 dc, 26 ch-1 spaces)
Row 4-6: Repeat Row 2.
Rose Motif Section (Rows 7-18)
Row 7: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 3 times, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 3 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 3 times, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 3 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc. (27 dc, 26 ch-1 spaces)
Row 8: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 2 times, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 2 times, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc. (27 dc, 26 ch-1 spaces)
Row 9: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 2 times, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc. (27 dc, 26 ch-1 spaces)
Row 10: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 2 times, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc. (27 dc, 26 ch-1 spaces)
Row 11: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 2 times, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc. (27 dc, 26 ch-1 spaces)
Row 12: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 2 times, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc. (27 dc, 26 ch-1 spaces)
Row 13: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 2 times, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc. (27 dc, 26 ch-1 spaces)
Row 14: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 2 times, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc. (27 dc, 26 ch-1 spaces)
Row 15: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 2 times, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc. (27 dc, 26 ch-1 spaces)
Row 16: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 2 times, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc. (27 dc, 26 ch-1 spaces)
Row 17: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 2 times, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc. (27 dc, 26 ch-1 spaces)
Row 18: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 2 times, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc. (27 dc, 26 ch-1 spaces)
Top Shaping (Rows 19-24)
Row 19: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 3 times, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 3 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 3 times, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 3 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc. (27 dc, 26 ch-1 spaces)
Row 20: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 2 times, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 2 times, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc. (27 dc, 26 ch-1 spaces)
Row 21: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 2 times, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc. (27 dc, 26 ch-1 spaces)
Row 22: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 2 times, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc. (27 dc, 26 ch-1 spaces)
Row 23: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 2 times, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc. (27 dc, 26 ch-1 spaces)
Row 24: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 2 times, ch 1, skip next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc. (27 dc, 26 ch-1 spaces)
Fasten off.
Brim (Worked along the bottom edge)
With RS facing, join MC with a sl st to the bottom right corner of the back panel.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc evenly across the bottom edge (about 27 sc). Turn.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each sc across. (27 dc) Turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in each dc across. (27 dc) Turn.
Row 4: Ch 3, dc in each dc across. (27 dc) Turn.
Row 5: Ch 3, dc in each dc across. (27 dc) Turn.
Row 6: Ch 3, dc in each dc across. (27 dc) Turn.
Row 7: Ch 3, dc in each dc across. (27 dc) Turn.
Row 8: Ch 3, dc in each dc across. (27 dc) Turn.
Row 9: Ch 3, dc in each dc across. (27 dc) Turn.
Row 10: Ch 3, dc in each dc across. (27 dc) Turn.
Fasten off.
Scalloped Edge (Worked along the bottom of the brim)
With RS facing, join CC with a sl st to the bottom right corner of the brim.
Row 1: Ch 1, *sc in next st, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st; repeat from * across, ending with sc in last st. Fasten off.
Ties (Make 2)
With MC, ch 100. Fasten off. Attach one tie to each side of the bonnet at the bottom of the brim.
Finishing
Weave in all ends. Block gently to shape, pinning the scalloped edge to open up the lace. Your Enchanted Briar Bonnet is now complete—a beautiful, heirloom-quality accessory that will be treasured for years to come.
