Every baby is “bonnie” (Scottish for “beautiful”) in the eyes that hold them dear. And a bonnet like this will keep wee heads warm when chilling winds a’ blow.
This classic bonnet has easy one-piece construction and a warm, cozy vintage feel. A customizable center crown is flanked by two soft garter stitch mitered squares. The ribbing and ties are picked up and knit on. Bonnet can be finished with a jaunty visor or sweet scalloped or picot edge.

CONSTRUCTION
Bonnet is knit flat in continues sections, requiring no seaming except one edge of visor.

SIZING
Bonnet fits most children between 9 months and 2 years old. Finished bonnet is 12.5” in width (temple to temple) before visor or scalloped edging.

YARN
140 yds needed. Samples in Carolina Blue (light blue) and Orchid Thief (purple) 

NEEDLES
One US 6/4.0 mm straight or circular needle

GAUGE
Gauge for this project in Garter Stitch is 40 stitches and 40 rows over a 4” square.

NOTIONS
Removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn (similar in weight to main yarn).

SKILLS USED
Picking up stitches, short rows