Knitted Naomi Bonnet
The Knitted Naomi Bonnet is a charming accessory that adds a touch of coziness and style to any outfit! Handcrafted with care and attention to detail, this lovely bonnet not only keeps your baby warm but also makes a fashionable statement. Its delicate design and soft texture make it a must-have for chilly days or simply when you want to add a dash of cuteness to your little one’s look.
Materials and Info
Materials: 1 skein of Knitpicks Billow (bulky size 5), 10 (6mm) straight needles and dpn, yarn needle, stitch markers, size 3.25mm crochet hook, a few yards of lace weight mohair
Gauge: appx 3.5st/in – GAUGE IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!!
Sizes (appx finished measurement laid flat): newborn –(5x5ins), 0-3mths (5.5×5.5ins), 3-6mth (6x6ins), 6-12mths (6.5×6.5ins), Toddler (7x7ins)
Abbreviations:
- K – knit
- P – purl
- k2tog – knit 2 together
- sc – single crochet
- sl – slip st
- dc- double crochet
- ch – chain
Naomi Bonnet Pattern
Newborn
Cast on 39sts
Row 1: k3, purl across to last 3 sts, k3
Row 2: knit across
Repeat rows 1 and 2 until your work measures 3.5ins from cast on edge ending after working a knit row.
Join in the round.
Decreases
Round 1 -(k2tog k11) repeat around (36sts)
Round 2 – (k2tog k4) repeat around (30sts)
Round 3 – knit around
Round 4- (k2tog k3) repeat around (24sts)
Round 5 – knit around
Round 6- (k2tog k2) repeat around (18sts)
Round 7- (k2tog k1) repeat around (12sts)
Round 8- (k2tog) repeat around (6sts)
Do NOT bind off. Cut yarn and pull through the remaining sts. Weave in ends. Cut 1 strand of yarn appx 24ins long. Fold it in half and pull a loop through the front corner of the hood. Pull the ends through this loop and secure. Repeat on the other side.
Edging: (sc, ch2, dc2) all in first st, [skip next st, (sc, ch2, dc2) all in next st)] repeat [to] across the front edge of your bonnet. Finish off by sl1 in last st.
0-3months
Cast on 43sts
Row 1: k3, purl across to last 3 sts, k3
Row 2: knit across
Repeat rows 1 and 2 until your work measures 4ins from cast on edge ending after working a knit row.
Join in the round.
Decreases
Round 1 -k2tog, knit around (42sts)
Round 2 – (k2tog k4) repeat around (35sts)
Round 3 – knit around
Round 4- (k2tog k3) repeat around (28sts)
Round 5 – knit around
Round 6- (k2tog k2) repeat around (21sts)
Round 7- (k2tog k1) repeat around (14sts)
Round 8- (k2tog) repeat around (7sts)
Do NOT bind off. Cut yarn and pull through the remaining sts. Weave in ends. Cut 1 strand of yarn appx 24ins long. Fold it in half and pull a loop through the front corner of the hood. Pull the ends through this loop and secure. Repeat on the other side.
Edging: (sc, ch2, dc2) all in first st, [skip next st, (sc, ch2, dc2) all in next st)] repeat [to] across the front edge of your bonnet. Finish off by sl1 in last st.
3-6months
Cast on 46sts
Row 1: k3, purl across to last 3 sts, k3
Row 2: knit across
Repeat rows 1 and 2 until your work measures 4.5ins from cast on edge ending after working a knit row.
Join in the round.
Decreases
Round 1 -k1 (k2tog, k13) repeat (to) around (42sts)
Round 2 – (k2tog k4) repeat around (35sts)
Round 3 – knit around
Round 4- (k2tog k3) repeat around (28sts)
Round 5 – knit around
Round 6- (k2tog k2) repeat around (21sts)
Round 7- (k2tog k1) repeat around (14sts)
Round 8- (k2tog) repeat around (7sts)
Do NOT bind off. Cut yarn and pull through the remaining sts. Weave in ends. Cut 1 strand of yarn appx 24ins long. Fold it in half and pull a loop through the front corner of the hood. Pull the ends through this loop and secure. Repeat on the other side.
Edging: (sc, ch2, dc2) all in first st, [skip next st, (sc, ch2, dc2) all in next st)] repeat [to] across the front edge of your bonnet. Finish off by sl1 in last st.
6-12months
Cast on 51sts
Row 1: k3, purl across to last 3 sts, k3
Row 2: knit across
Repeat rows 1 and 2 until your work measures 5ins from cast on edge ending after working a knit row.
Join in the round.
Decreases
Round 1 – (k2tog, k15) repeat around (48sts)
Round 2 – (k2tog k4) repeat around (40sts)
Round 3 – knit around
Round 4- (k2tog k3) repeat around (32sts)
Round 5 – knit around
Round 6- (k2tog k2) repeat around (24sts)
Round 7- (k2tog k1) repeat around (16sts)
Round 8- (k2tog) repeat around (8sts)
Do NOT bind off. Cut yarn and pull through the remaining sts. Weave in ends. Cut 1 strand of yarn appx 24ins long. Fold it in half and pull a loop through the front corner of the hood. Pull the ends through this loop and secure. Repeat on the other side.
Edging: (sc, ch2, dc2) all in first st, [skip next st, (sc, ch2, dc2) all in next st)] repeat [to] across the front edge of your bonnet. Finish off by sl1 in last st.
Toddler
Cast on 55sts
Row 1: k3, purl across to last 3 sts, k3
Row 2: knit across
Repeat rows 1 and 2 until your work measures 5.5ins from cast on edge ending after working a knit row.
Join in the round.
Decreases
Round 1 – k2tog, knit around (48sts)
Round 2 – (k2tog k4) repeat around (40sts)
Round 3 – knit around
Round 4- (k2tog k3) repeat around (32sts)
Round 5 – knit around
Round 6- (k2tog k2) repeat around (24sts)
Round 7- (k2tog k1) repeat around (16sts)
Round 8- (k2tog) repeat around (8sts)
Do NOT bind off. Cut yarn and pull through the remaining sts. Weave in ends. Cut 1 strand of yarn appx 24ins long. Fold it in half and pull a loop through the front corner of the hood. Pull the ends through this loop and secure. Repeat on the other side.
Edging: (sc, ch2, dc2) all in first st, [skip next st, (sc, ch2, dc2) all in next st)] repeat [to] across the front edge of your bonnet. Finish off by sl1 in last st.