Knitted Vintage Inspired Bonnet
The Knitted Vintage Inspired Bonnet is not just a cozy accessory but a charming addition to any outfit, bringing a touch of nostalgia and elegance to your baby’s look.. So go ahead, embrace the old-world charm and let this delightful piece elevate your little one’s wardrobe with a dash of vintage flair.
Materials and Info
Materials: 70-120yds fingering yarn (I used KnitPicks caprette), size 3 needles (straight and dpn)
Gauge: 7sts/in ~GAUGE IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!~
Head circumference: nb (13ins). 0-3mths (14ins), 3-6mth (15ins), 6-12mths (16ins)
Stitch Key:
- k – knit
- p – purl
- kfb – knit into the front and the back of the stitch
- k2tog – knit 2 stitches together
Gathering Bonnet Pattern
Newborn
Cast on 70 stitches.
Rows 1-6 – knit across
Row 7 – k1 (kfb) across to last stitch, k1 (138sts)
Rows 8-14 – work in stockinette stitch (k all right side rows and a p all wrong side rows) starting with a wrong side row
Row 15 – k1 (k2tog) across to last stitch, k1 (70sts)
Rows 16-21 – knit across
Continue in stockinette stitch (k all right side rows and a p all wrong side rows) starting with a wrong side row until your work measures 4ins from cast on edge.
You will now start working in the round. Switch to dpn here.
Decreases
Round 1 – [k2tog, k5] repeat around (60sts)
Round 2 – knit around
Round 3 – [k2tog, k4] repeat around (50sts)
Round 4 – knit around
Round 5 – [k2tog, k3] repeat around (40sts)
Round 6 – knit around
Round 7 – [k2tog, k2] repeat around (30sts)
Round 8 – knit around
Round 9 – [k2tog, k1] repeat around (20sts)
Round 10 – [k2tog] repeat around (10sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving appx 6-8ins. Pull tail through remaining 10sts. Weave in ends. Cut 6 strands of yarn appx 30ins long. Fold them in half and pull a loop through the front corner of the hood. Pull the ends through this loop and braid. Repeat on the other side.
0-3MTHS
Cast on 77 stitches.
Rows 1-6 – knit across
Row 7 – k1 (kfb) across to last stitch, k1 (152sts)
Rows 8-14 – work in stockinette stitch (k all right side rows and a p all wrong side rows) starting with a wrong side row
Row 15 – k1 (k2tog) across to last stitch, k1 (77sts)
Rows 16-21 – knit across
Continue in stockinette stitch (k all right side rows and a p all wrong side rows) starting with a wrong side row until your work measures 4.5ins from cast on edge.
You will now start working in the round. Switch to dpn here.
Decreases
Round 1 – [k2tog, k5] repeat around (66sts)
Round 2 – knit around
Round 3– [k2tog, k4] repeat around (55sts)
Round 4 – knit around
Round 5 – [k2tog, k3] repeat around (44sts)
Round 6 – knit around
Round 7 – [k2tog, k2] repeat around (33sts)
Round 8 – knit around
Round 9 – [k2tog, k1] repeat around (22sts)
Round 10 – [k2tog] repeat around (11sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving appx 6-8ins. Pull tail through remaining 10sts. Weave in ends. Cut 6 strands of yarn appx 30ins long. Fold them in half and pull a loop through the front corner of the hood. Pull the ends through this loop and braid. Repeat on the other side.
3-6MTHS
Cast on 86 stitches.
Rows 1-6 – knit across
Row 7 – k1 (kfb) across to last stitch, k1 (170sts)
Rows 8-16 – work in stockinette stitch (k all right side rows and a p all wrong side rows) starting with a wrong side row
Row 17 – k1 (k2tog) across to last stitch, k1 (86sts)
Rows 18-23 – knit across
Continue in stockinette stitch (k all right side rows and a p all wrong side rows) starting with a wrong side row until your work measures 5ins from cast on edge.
You will now start working in the round. Switch to dpn here.
Decreases
Round 1 – [k2tog, k41] repeat around (84sts)
Round 2 – [k2tog, k5] repeat around (72sts)
Round 3 – knit around
Round 4– [k2tog, k4] repeat around (60sts)
Round 5 – knit around
Round 6 – [k2tog, k3] repeat around (48sts)
Round 7 – knit around
Round 8 – [k2tog, k2] repeat around (36sts)
Round 9 – knit around
Round 10 – [k2tog, k1] repeat around (24sts)
Round 11 – [k2tog] repeat around (12sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving appx 6-8ins. Pull tail through remaining 10sts. Weave in ends. Cut 6 strands of yarn appx 30ins long. Fold them in half and pull a loop through the front corner of the hood. Pull the ends through this loop and braid. Repeat on the other side.
6-12MTHS
Cast on 96 stitches.
Rows 1-6 – knit across
Row 7 – k1 (kfb) across to last stitch, k1 (190sts)
Rows 8-16 – work in stockinette stitch (k all right side rows and a p all wrong side rows) starting with a wrong side row
Row 17 – k1 (k2tog) across to last stitch, k1 (96sts)
Rows 18-23 – knit across
Continue in stockinette stitch (k all right side rows and a p all wrong side rows) starting with a wrong side row until your work measures 5.5ins from cast on edge.
You will now start working in the round. Switch to dpn here.
Decreases
Round 1 – [k2tog, k5] repeat around (84sts)
Round 2 – knit around
Round 3– [k2tog, k4] repeat around (70sts)
Round 4 – knit around
Round 5 – [k2tog, k3] repeat around (56sts)
Round 6 – knit around
Round 7 – [k2tog, k2] repeat around (42sts)
Round 8 – knit around
Round 9 – [k2tog, k1] repeat around (28sts)
Round 10 – [k2tog] repeat around (14sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving appx 6-8ins. Pull tail through remaining 10sts. Weave in ends. Cut 6 strands of yarn appx 30ins long. Fold them in half and pull a loop through the front corner of the hood. Pull the ends through this loop and braid. Repeat on the other side.