A friend recently asked me to make a little bonnet for her soon to be born granddaughter !
She had discussed it with her daughter - and the brief was that the bonnet should be pretty and lacy - but with NO ruffles or frills.
She asked for ribbon ties - but more of that later !!
So, last night I knitted this for her - I hope she likes it.
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| Wave of Light Baby Bonnet |
I persuaded my friend that ribbon ties might look pretty at first but that they wouldn't stay that way ....... and that a crochet chain was more practical and probably safer too.
I also had a little go at making this bonnet with a little chin strap ~
I personally think both options look sweet - hope you do too!
Wave of Light Baby Bonnet Newborn
Requires:
DK yarn ~ around 16 – 18g
4mm needles
A small button if desiredCast on 58sts
1st Row S1, knit to end
Repeat this row 6 times more
8thRow S1, k11, * kfb, k7, repeat from * to last 6sts, k6 (63sts)
9th Row S1, knit to end
10th Row S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4
11th Row: S1, k3, *k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2tog, repeat from * to last 4sts, k4
12th Row: S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4
Repeat last 4 rows four times more
29th Row: S1, knit to end
Repeat last row 6 times more
36thRow K2tog, k2, purl to last 4sts, k2, k2tog (61sts)
Shape Top ~
37th Row: k2tog, k3, * k2tog, k4, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2tog (50sts)
38th Row S1, purl to last st, k1
39th Row: k3, k2tog, * k3, k2tog, rep from * to end (40sts)
39th Row: k3, k2tog, * k3, k2tog, rep from * to end (40sts)
40th Row S1, purl to last st, k1
41st Row: * k2, k2tog, rep from * to end (30sts)
41st Row: * k2, k2tog, rep from * to end (30sts)
42nd Row S1, purl to last st, k1
43rd Row: * k1, k2tog, rep from * to end (20sts)
43rd Row: * k1, k2tog, rep from * to end (20sts)
44th Row S1, purl to last st, k1
45th Row: * k2tog, rep from * to end (10sts)
45th Row: * k2tog, rep from * to end (10sts)
46thRow s1, p2tog across row to last st, k1 (6sts)
Cut the yarn (leaving a ‘tail’ to use for sewing up), draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly. Fasten off
Cut the yarn (leaving a ‘tail’ to use for sewing up), draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly. Fasten off
Sew seam for 2” (5cm), leaving the bottom 3” (8cm) open
Add a crochet chain at both of the lower edges to make ties
OR
Add a chin strap if you prefer
To make a chin strap ~
Pick up and knit 5 stitches at one of the lower corners
Work in garter stitch (knit every row) until the strap measures 3” (8cm)
Buttonhole Row: K2, cast off one stitch, k1
Next Row: K1, kfb, k2
Knit 3 rows
Cast off
Add a button to the other lower edge
Darn away ends
Previously I made a baby beanie hat version of this design.
It was a Friday Night Mystery Knit - and lots of knitters enjoyed making it😄
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