Moths bonnet by Marina Ayueva

Moths bonnet

Knitting
January 2024
Aran (8 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch on larger needles after blocking
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
164 - 328 yards (150 - 300 m)
Sizes (head circumference): 0-6 months (41-43 cm), 6-12 months (44-46 cm), 12-18 months (47-48 cm), 2-3 years (49-50 cm), 4-5 years (51-52 cm)
English
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Moth bonnet is a thorough tutorial provided as text + links to videos of the techniques used. Difficulty level - lower intermediate as embroidery is required after knitting.

The following variations of the bonnet are included in the pattern:

  1. Round top with no lining
  2. “Gnome top with no lining.
  3. Round top with a lining (inner layer for colder weather).
  4. “Gnome top with a lining (inner layer for colder weather).
  • 6 variations of embroidery with downloadable sketches and videos.

You will need:
Yarn: Air Drops (150m/50g) 1 (1,1,1,1,1) ball or Lana Gatto Super Soft (125m/50g) 1 (1,1,1,2,2) balls or any other with similar characteristics.
+ 1 extra ball of your yarn if you choose variation with a lining.

Needles: 4.0 mm US 6 on a 60 cm cable 24”; 3.0 mm US2½- on a 60 cm cable 24” or any to obtain gauge.

Additional notions: measuring tape, scissors, stitch markers, tapestry needle.

For embroidery:
• Thread for embroidery: depending on the chosen sketch in matching colorways
• Small beads (optional, if you want to add to the wings)
• Embroidery needle
• non-woven fabric to use on the wrong side (fusible webbing/Vlieseline)
• Scissors
• Markers to place bees (if you choose Bees sketch)