I wanted to create a bonnet that had a little more depth and contrast. I love having a main color and contrast color as it adds interest to the bonnet. I choose a simple repeating lace stitch and paired it with classic stockinette to create the ‘Nevin Bonnet.’ This bonnet is intended to be used as a photography prop and had instructions that will yield a bonnet to fit a newborn (up to 3 weeks).

All parts of this bonnet are explained fully and I’ve provided video links in the pattern as well. Even if you are intimidated to make this bonnet my step by step instructions should help you through it. As always you can message me and I will do my best to be of great help.

Instructions are given for both working flat and in the round.

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PATTERN INFO

Sizing
True newborn size. Will fit average newborn head with a head circumference of 13”-14.5”

Yarn
Approximately 15g/35yd of DK weight alpaca yarn such as DROPS Puna
and less than 5g of Patons North American Lace yarn in white (or other suitable lace-weight yarn).

Needles
US 3 (3.25mm) DPNs or size that gets lace gauge
US 5 (3.75mm) DPNs or size that gets st st gauge
E crochet hook

Gauge
For DK weight yarn 8.5 sts = 2” in stockinette stitch
For lace weight yarn 9 sts = 2” in the lace pattern

Notions
Tapestry needle, scissors

Skills - Intermediate
Knitting skills: crochet cast on, knit, purl, decreasing, knitting flat, seaming, knitting in the round, crochet techniques

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