The Henrietta Bonnet is a texture lover’s dream. Using hdc shell stitches and front & back post double crochet stitches I was able to design this pixie bonnet in 5 sizes from 0-3 months up to 3-5 years. The bonnet is worked up into a long rectangle, folded in half and seamed at the back so it’s a perfect advanced beginner project. There is a small amount of shaping around the neck to tighten the fit and then two simple straps are stitched using single crochet stitches. Voila! You have a gorgeous bonnet to keep your little one warm on a breezy day. Pair it with the Henrietta Cardigan to complete the look.

Materials:
4.00mm (U.S. G/6) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
DK yarn I used Sirdar Cashmere Merino Silk DK in the colour Meadow Green (421). 116m (127yds)/50g per skein.
Gauge:
28 sts/15 rows= 10cmX10cm (4X4 inch), see pattern notes for explanation

Stitches and abbreviations used:
st or sts- stitch or stitches
bpdc- back post double crochet
fpdc- front post double crochet
ch- chain stitch
dc- double crochet
hdc- half double crochet
hdc2tog- half double crochet two stitches together
sc- single crochet
sk-skip
RS- right side
WS- wrong side