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Knitted Baby Seaside Bonnet

The knitted baby seaside bonnet is an adorable and practical accessory for your little one. Crafted with soft yarn and delicate stitches, this bonnet will keep your baby cozy while adding a touch of charm to their outfit. Whether you’re taking a stroll along the beach or simply enjoying a sunny day outdoors, this bonnet is sure to keep your baby looking cute and feeling comfortable. With its sweet design and soft texture, your little one will be the most stylish beachcomber around!

Materials and Info

Materials – 70-200yds of worsted weight yarn, size 9 (5.5mm) straight needles, size 8 (5mm) dpn OR circular if you use magic loop method, yarn needle

Stitch Key

  • Purl – p Knit – k
  • Knit 2 together – k2tog
  • Purl Three Together Make Three – p3togm3
  • Purl Five Together Make Five – p5togm5 

Sizes – newborn (13ins), 0-3mths (14ins), 3-6mths (15ins), 6-12mths (16ins)

Gauge – appx 1 set of [p5togm5, p1] per 1 inch


Seaside Bonnet Pattern


NEWBORN

Cast on 67 stitches on size 9 needles.

When working of the body of this bonnet make sure you are working quite loosely to

make it easy on your hands. Tight work in this stitch pattern WILL hurt your hands.

Row 1: Purl across

Row 2: P1, [p5togm5, p1] repeat [to] across

Row 3: Purl across

Row 4: P3togm3, p1, [p5togm5, p1] repeat [to] across to last 3 sts, p3togm3.

Repeat rows 1 – 4 until you have reached appx 4ins from your cast on edge.

Switch to your size 8 dpn here.

Join in the round.

Decreases

Round 1 – [k2tog, k1] 22 times, k1 (45sts)

Round 2 – [k2tog, k3] around (36sts)

Round 3 – knit around

Round 4 – [k2tog, 2] around (27sts)

Round 5 – knit around

Round 6 – [k2tog, k1] around (18sts)

Round 7 – [k2tog] around (9sts)

Do not bind off. Cut yarn and pull through the remaining sts. Weave in ends. Cut 6 strands of yarn appx 30ins long. Fold 3 of 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 73 stitches on size 9 needles.

When working of the body of this bonnet make sure you are working quite loosely to

make it easy on your hands. Tight work in this stitch pattern WILL hurt your hands.

Row 1: Purl across

Row 2: P1, [p5togm5, p1] repeat [to] across

Row 3: Purl across

Row 4: P3togm3, p1, [p5togm5, p1] repeat [to] across to last 3 sts, p3togm3.

Repeat rows 1 – 4 until you have reached appx 4.5ins from your cast on edge.

Switch to your size 8 dpn here.

Join in the round.

Decreases

Round 1 – [k2tog, k1] 23 times,k2tog, k2tog (48sts)

Round 2 – [k2tog, k4] around (40sts)

Round 3 – knit around

Round 4 – [k2tog, k3] around (32sts)

Round 5 – knit around

Round 6 – [k2tog, k2] around (24sts)

Round 7 – knit around

Round 8 – [k2tog, k1] around (16sts)

Round 9 – [k2tog] around (8sts)

Do not bind off. Cut yarn and pull through the remaining sts. Weave in ends. Cut 6 strands of yarn appx 30ins long. Fold 3 of 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.


3-6 MONTHS

Cast on 79 stitches on size 9 needles.

When working of the body of this bonnet make sure you are working quite loosely to make it easy on your hands. Tight work in this stitch pattern WILL hurt your hands.

Row 1: Purl across

Row 2: P1, [p5togm5, p1] repeat [to] across

Row 3: Purl across

Row 4: P3togm3, p1, [p5togm5, p1] repeat [to] across to last 3 sts, p3togm3.

Repeat rows 1 – 4 until you have reached appx 5ins from your cast on edge.

Switch to your size 8 dpn here.

Join in the round.

Decreases

Round 1 – [k2tog, k2] 19 times, k3 (60sts)

Round 2 – [k2tog, k4] repeat around (50sts)

Round 3 – knit around

Round 4 – [k2tog, k3] repeat around (40sts)

Round 5 – knit around

Round 6 – [k2tog, k2] repeat around (30sts)

Round 7 – knit around

Round 8 – [k2tog, k1] repeat around (20sts)

Round 9 – [k2tog] repeat around (10sts)

Do not bind off. Cut yarn and pull through the remaining sts. Weave in ends. Cut 6 strands of yarn appx 30ins long. Fold 3 of 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.


6-12 MONTHS

Cast on 85 stitches on size 9 needles.

When working of the body of this bonnet make sure you are working quite loosely to make it easy on your hands. Tight work in this stitch pattern WILL hurt your hands.

Row 1: Purl across

Row 2: P1, [p5togm5, p1] repeat [to] across

Row 3: Purl across

Row 4: P3togm3, p1, [p5togm5, p1] repeat [to] across to last 3 sts, p3togm3.

Repeat rows 1 – 4 until you have reached appx 5.5ins from your cast on edge.

Switch to your size 8 dpn here.

Join in the round.

Decreases

Round 1 – [k2tog, k1,k2tog,k2] 11 times, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k1, k2tog (60sts)

Round 2 – [k2tog, k4] repeat around (50sts)

Round 3 – knit around

Round 4 – [k2tog, k3] repeat around (40sts)

Round 5 – knit around

Round 6 – [k2tog, k2] repeat around (30sts)

Round 7 – knit around

Round 8 – [k2tog, k1] repeat around (20sts)

Round 9 – [k2tog] repeat around (10sts)

Do not bind off. Cut yarn and pull through the remaining sts. Weave in ends. Cut 6 strands of yarn appx 30ins long. Fold 3 of 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.


TODDLER

Cast on 91 stitches on size 9 needles.

When working of the body of this bonnet make sure you are working quite loosely to make it easy on your hands. Tight work in this stitch pattern WILL hurt your hands.

Row 1: Purl across

Row 2: P1, [p5togm5, p1] repeat [to] across

Row 3: Purl across

Row 4: P3togm3, p1, [p5togm5, p1] repeat [to] across to last 3 sts, p3togm3.

Repeat rows 1 – 4 until you have reached appx 6ins from your cast on edge.

Switch to your size 8 dpn here.

Join in the round.

Decreases

Round 1 – {[k2tog, k1,] three times [k2tog, k2]} repeat around (63sts)

Round 2 – [k2tog, k5] repeat around(54sts)

Round 3 – knit around

Round 4 – [k2tog, k4] repeat around (45sts)

Round 5 – knit around

Round 6 – [k2tog, k3] repeat around (36sts)

Round 7 – knit around

Round 8 – [k2tog, k2] repeat around (27sts)

Round 9 – knit around

Round 10 – [k2tog, k1] repeat around (18sts)

Round 11 – [k2tog] repeat around (9sts)

Do not bind off. Cut yarn and pull through the remaining sts. Weave in ends. Cut 6 strands of yarn appx 30ins long. Fold 3 of 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.

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