Yesterday, I came across the Toot Sweet Newborn Bonnet found on Moogly. It is made with Super Bulky blanket yarn.

I haven’t used the blanket yarn before, but every time I go to JoAnn’s, I stop and look at the Bernat Baby Blanket yarn.

I bookmarked the pattern and added Super Bulky blanket yarn to my shopping list…

Today, I attempted to crochet this bonnet using Yarn Bee Chinchilla Super Bulky yarn (no link available - not found online!) in White Invite that I found at Hobby Lobby on Clearance. NO LUCK!

I decided to use this yarn to make a mini blanket and attempt the beautiful newborn bonnet at a later time with a different type of Super Bulky yarn. Find my mini blanket pattern below!

This mini blanket is thick, sturdy and has a subtle sparkle. It makes a great basket filler, and would be perfect to use in photos during the holiday season.

Materials:

• Small Hook (such as a D3/3.25mm) to weave in your ends
• P15/11.50 Hook
• 30 yards of Super Bulky Blanket Yarn - I used Yarn Bee Chinchilla Yarn in White Invite

Material Notes:
Yarn Alternatives: Bernat Blanket, Lion Brand’s Hometown USA, 2-3 strands of Worsted Weight Yarn held together

Because this mini blanket is meant to use as a photo prop, and baby will most likely lean against it, I do not recommend wool yarn as many babies are allergic to it.

Time Spent:
I was able to complete the blanket and edge finishings in 45 minutes.

Abbreviations:
HDC - Half Double Crochet
SC - Single Crochet

Tip for Super Bulky Yarn Weaving Included with photos. Also included is a Yarn Bee Chinchilla Yarn Review.

11.07.15. This pattern has been updated!
Added Yarn Alternatives and a Material Notes section, Updated Abbreviations list to match Updated Pattern format, Updated Pattern Note section including created a pinnable image for weaving tip, Updated Pattern format taking out most abbreviations to make it easier to read and understand, Updated PDFs and listings attached and Added Ravelry link.