This sweet little topper was inspired by the simple lines and classic silhouettes of vintage baptism bonnets. Designed to accentuate baby’s adorable little face, and easy enough for an advanced beginning knitter, this bonnet knits up quickly and beautifully and is sure to become a favorite to knit for all the new babies in your life!

Fit: Newborn

Skill level: Easy to Intermediate

Skills/Stitches used in this pattern: i-cord, knitting in the round, knit and purl stitches, double pointed needs, basic decreases

Abbreviations:
K=knit
P=purl
K2tog=knit two together
EOR=end of round
CO=cast on

Materials:
Yarn--Lion Brand Heartland Yarn (shown here in Grand Canyon) worsted weight category 4 (a very nice, soft yarn)
Needles--Size 7 16” circular needles (or any size needed to obtain gauge)
Darning needle for weaving in ends
Stitch marker
Size 7 double pointed needles for finishing bonnet

Gauge:
12 sts and 20 rows in a 4x4 inch square in stockinette stitch