Free Pattern: Newborn Crown

*I have recently made some corrections to this pattern. A tutorial on the V-Stitch is coming in the next few days!*

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote up this pattern for a photographer friend in search of newborn props. I wasn't sure if it would be more challenging than anticipated, but fortunately these crowns worked up like a breeze! Aren't they darling?

I considered selling this pattern on Etsy but then decided against it. With Chloe arriving soon, I'm really not motivated to write up anything fancy and make sure it's uber correct. I'll leave the edits for all of you to tell me about in your comments! ;) Seriously, though, my mind is a swirling mess of hormones and exhaustion right now so please do not hesitate to let me know if anything doesn't sound right. I would also be totally willing to post a quick how-to on the V-Stitch, if this would be helpful to anyone. Otherwise, enjoy another free pattern and crochet to your heart's content!

Newborn Crown

Supplies Needed:

• Worsted Weight (4) Yarn
• Hook needed to obtain measurements listed in pattern (I'm 99.99% positive I used an I-Hook, but I could be wrong. For some reason I didn't write down this detail. Go me.)
• Tapestry Needle

1. Chain 46, or until it measures 12” in length

2. DC in 3^rd chain from the hook and in each chain across (44 stitches or 12.5” long)

3. Ch 3 and turn; Begin V-Stitches: DC in 2^nd stitch (not counting the beginning ch3), ch 1 and DC again in the same stitch; skip the next two stitches and repeat this same pattern across until the last 2 stitches. Skip the last 2 and DC in top of beginning ch3 from previous row. (14 v-stitches)

4. Turn; *{3 HDC, 2 DC, 3 HDC in 1^st ch1 space; slip stitch in next ch1 space} *repeat across; slip stitch in last ch1 space, HDC in top of beginning ch3 from previous row

Final measurement should be approximately 13" long. Fasten off and sew together with tail.

Add jewel embellishments to make it extra snazzy!