Thanks so much for all your kind comments! Nutmeg, I didn't use a pattern. I copied a picture and followed it for the layout. I used 4 1/2 inch hst's for this one, but one could use whatever size they have on hand or want to make. I thought for a baby smaller hst's were better. Really easy for a beginner. I should have thanked and given credit to the person who posted a photo of theirs which I followed, but I don't remember where I saw it. This is not my own idea.