Leafling + Seedling

Mel Harrison©

A collection of 7 whimsical, vintage with a twist crochet Pixie Bonnets and hats for babies and toddlers by Mel Harrison

So what is a Static Star? I think most crocheters would be familiar with the good old round ripple or as it is sometimes called Star blanket. My new design takes that classic shape and pops in a twist in the form of a ‘static panel’. In the dip of each point is a panel of pattern: diamonds, cables, sun rays… and more to come! Static Stars are fun, textured and dynamic designs. They turn the ordinary Star blanket into something out of this world

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The Memories of Lilacs beanie has a slightly slouchy fit, featuring a wide, cosy, ear warming, decorative rib band and an easy 4 petal lace design with an eye catching crown.

Rating: INTERMEDIATE

Rating: Easy

Velvet petals unfurl, billowing colour.

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Please note pattern says item is 10.5cm it is 9.5cm

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Pattern is free at check out, no code needed

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Now includes bonus square version of the motif, please note the square version is an annex and doesn’t contain the round by round photos. I recommend referring to the hexagon pdf to be familiar with the technique before attempting the square

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For 7teen I have curated a collection of 15 different ripple alternatives that are all worked across 17 stitches. You can mix and match any or all of the designs to make for example a blanket or scarf that is individual.

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A free version of this pattern is available at https://melharrison.com.au/

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Yulan is a textured neck warmer inspired by the magnolia in my front garden. It is a raised diamond with a small “round” centre like a forming bud containing a stamen ball.

Buds of Mae

Waterlily Motif

Spice Trade Motif

Filigree

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So what is a Static Star? I think most

So what is a Static Star? I think most

Now includes Join as you go instructions

Tendril Cowl: Inspired by the way my wisteria plant tendrils out and wraps itself around anything that it can reach, the Tendril Beanie has a raised textural feature that has the illusion of a plant wrapping itself around and wandering up the sides of your beanie. I had the illusion of a cable but it is not a complicated design and doesn’t requ...

About to bloom, And exhale a rainbow, The peony! – Buson

Serendipity Bonnet

Quadrupled x Ripple = Quadrippled!

Kaleidoscope Star is a round ripple that is popular for kids and adults alike. It uses a main solid colour and a variegated contrast yarn, which creates the mutli faceted colours that mimic a kaleidoscope.

Dainty- Featuring dainty lacy diamonds in an ever expanding repeatable round.

PDF pattern designed and written.

Softly Bonnet

PDF pattern designed and written.

PDF pattern designed and written.

PDF pattern designed and written.

PDF pattern designed and written.

The Mahogany Turtle crochet Shawlette is an easy project perfect for the confident beginner or the experienced crocheter looking for a simple quick project.

PDF pattern designed and written.

The Tri Shawlette is a very easy project a beginner level. It is a versatile design and can be made in any weight of yarn.

The Mahogany Turtle Asymmetrical Shawlette is an easy project perfect for the advanced beginner or the experienced knitter looking for a simple quick project.

The Mahogany Turtle Asymmetrical Shawlette is an easy project perfect for the confident beginner or the experienced knitter looking for a simple quick project.

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Lotus Cowl.

Pearl classic Bonnet

PDF for the scarf has now been uploaded

Monroe Bonnet

Updated November 24 2019

Updated November 2019

Pegasus infinity neck warmer scarf.

Pattern updated 5 sizes now included.

PDF pattern designed and written.

PDF pattern designed and written.

Stand alone block pattern NOT PART OF A CAL please do not delete