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Giveaway: The SewExpecting winner is….

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sewexpectingcoverIt’s time to announce the winner of the new SewExpecting eBook by Leigh AnnTennant (The Object Project and Strawberry Truffle).  The lucky reader is….. (imagine a drumroll right here)

sewexpectingrandominteger… ALISON, who says that her first project would be to make some change mats!  Congratulations!!!  (Alison, your eBook will be sent to the email address you entered when you left your comment.)

If you didn’t win the giveaway but are still dying to get your hands on this eBook, SewExpecting is available at Strawberry Truffle for $22.

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Crochet Baby Beanie – A Sweet Beginner-Friendly Hat Pattern for Baby Showers and Handmade Gifts

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.