Gauge: 16 st in 4in/10cm in stockinette stitch

Recommended yarn: any to obtain the gauge. Heavy Worsted for regular look, or thinner yarn on larger needles for daintier look.

The samples were made using Red Heart Baby Hugs Medium (5.5mm / US9 needles) and Katia Cotton Merino (4.5mm / US7 needles).

Recommended needle size: to obtain the gauge. Your needle size might vary depending on how tight or loose your knitting is and also the yarn you choose will impact your gauge. Please be sure to make a gauge swatch to make sure you obtain the gauge. For most, 5-5.5mm needles work the best.

You will need: yarn (up to 50g for the smallest sizes, up to 80g for the larger sizes), knitting needles, darning needle to weave in the yarn ends and to sew the back of the bonnet. Crochet hook in the same mm size as the knitting needles to make the ties (if you are making crochet ties – 4mm / G works for most).

The bonnet is knit flat.