Bogue Bonnet

Knitting
October 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
109 - 164 yards (100 - 150 m)
One size
English
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ABOUT
I give you the Bogue Bonnet, the ultimate autumn/winter accessory, fit to be found in the pages of a Vogue magazine. When I couldn’t find a design that ticked all my boxes, this bonnet was born. It’s flattering on all head sizes, seamless, elegant, and leaves you with minimal ends to weave in. Knit in light-as-air fingering weight mohair, the Bogue Bonnet is both cozy and stylish, offering warmth as it covers your head and ears—without interfering with makeup or a hairstyle. Ideal for using up scrap yarn, it’s a quick and satisfying project. Plus, it makes a thoughtful handmade gift!
Level of difficulty: Advanced beginner

WORKFLOW
You will start by making the back of the head. From there, you will pick up new stitches for the hood in a ‘’U-shape’’. After this you will create the ribbed edges to frame the face and the neck. The bonnet is finalized with two i-cord straps that will be tied under the chin.

SIZE
One size.
Laying flat the bonnet is 18 cm wide and 23 cm long. Note that the material allows for some stretch. The pattern is easily modified to make it wider and/or longer if desired.

SUGGESTED YARN
Approx. 25 g, Fingering weight yarn / 14 WPI.
Note that the given yarn consumption is only an estimate and can vary according to the gauge and yarn of choice.
Example yarn suggestions for the pattern:

  • Viking of Norway, kid mohair (held single).
  • FRAYA, kid mohair mix yarn “Fluffy” (held single).
  • Viking Garn, baby ull & Hjertegarn, silk kid mohair (held together).

SUGGESTED TOOLS
Interchangeable circular needles* 5.5 mm US 9
Interchangeable circular needles* 5.0 mm US 8
Double pointed needles 5.0 mm US 8 necessity because you can use interchangeable needles of the cord as dpn:s).
Tapestry needle to weave in the ends.
* Cable length can be any above 40 cm

GAUGE:
Approx. 20 stitches by 26 rows = 10x10 cm 4x4 inch square, use 5.5mm needles & stockinette stitch.

TECHNIQUES

  • Long tails cast on.
  • Knit stitch.
  • Purl stitch.
  • Double knitting.
  • Classic bind off.
  • Stretchy bind off.
  • Picking up stitches.
  • I-cord.

FINE PRINT
This pattern is for personal use only. Purchasers may not sell any garments created following the pattern, copy, resell or redistribute any part of the pattern.

Enjoy this pattern and happy knitting!