Knitted I-Cord Brim Bonnet
The Knitted I-Cord Brim Bonnet is a charming and cozy accessory to add to your baby’s collection. With its unique I-cord brim design, this bonnet is not only stylish but also functional for keeping your little one’s head warm on chilly days. The knitting process allows for endless color and yarn combinations to match your personal style effortlessly. Whether you're a seasoned knitter or just starting out, this bonnet pattern is a fun and rewarding project to work on. Get those needles clicking and create a cute and fashionable bonnet to wear proudly!
Materials and Info
Materials: Worsted weight yarn (appx 90 yards) My favorite yarn to use is Capra. Size 6 (4mm) straight needles and double pointed needles (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Gauge: appx 5sts/inch Gauge is very important!
Sizes (appx finished head circumference) : newborn (13ins), 0-3mths (14 ins), 3-6mths (15ins), 6-12mths (16ins), 1-3yrs (17ins)
Notes: In this pattern there is a provisional cast on and an Icord bind off.
I-cord instructions – To make an i-cord cast on 3 sts on double pointed needles. Slide these sts to the right of your needle. Knit the row. Slide the sts to the right of the needle. Knit the row and slide the sts to the right of the needle. Continue in this manner until you reach your desired length, occasionally giving the resulting cord a gentle tug.
I-Cord Bonnet Pattern
Newborn
Provisional cast on 55sts
Stockinette st (beginning with a purl row) for 4ins ending after a knit row.
With double pointed needles start working in the round as follows
rd 1: k2tog k3 around (44sts)
rd 2: k2tog k2 around (33sts)
rd 3: k2tog k1 around (22sts)
rd 4: k2tog (11sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving appx 6-8ins. Pull tail through remain 11sts.
Cast on 3sts on double pointed needles and work appx 8ins of i-cord. Place all of the provisional cast on sts on your straight needle (I like to use a circular needle for this but straight will do) and begin i-cord bind off using the 8ins of i-cord you have already worked. Once all of the sts have been bound off work an additional 8ins of i-cord.
Weave in all of your ends and enjoy the cuteness of the little one wearing your handiwork!
0-3mths
Provisional cast on 60sts
Stockinette st (beginning with a purl row) for 4.5ins ending after a knit row.
With double pointed needles start working in the round as follows
rd 1: k2tog k3 around (48sts)
rd 2: k2tog k2 around (36sts)
rd 3: k2tog k1 around (24sts)
rd 4: k2tog (12sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving appx 6-8ins. Pull tail through remain 12sts.
Cast on 3sts on double pointed needles and work appx 8ins of i-cord. Place all of the provisional cast on sts on your straight needle (I like to use a circular needle for this but straight will do) and begin i-cord bind off using the 8ins of i-cord you have already worked. Once all of the sts have been bound off work an additional 8ins of i-cord.
Weave in all of your ends and enjoy the cuteness of the little one wearing your handiwork!
3-6mths
Provisional cast on 66sts
Stockinette st (beginning with a purl row) for 5ins ending after a knit row.
With double pointed needles start working in the round as follows
rd 1: k2tog k4 around (55 sts)
rd 2: k2tog k3 around (44sts)
rd 3: k2tog k2 around (33sts)
rd 4: k2tog k1 around (22sts)
rd 5: k2tog (11sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving appx 6-8ins. Pull tail through remain 11sts.
Cast on 3sts on double pointed needles and work appx 8-9ins of i-cord. Place all of
the provisional cast on sts on your straight needle (I like to use a circular needle for this but straight will do) and begin i-cord bind off using the 8ins of i-cord you have already worked. Once all of the sts have been bound off work an additional 8-9ins of i-cord.
Weave in all of your ends and enjoy the cuteness of the little one wearing your handiwork!
6-12mths
Provisional cast on 72sts
Stockinette st (beginning with a purl row) for 5.5ins ending after a knit row.
With double pointed needles start working in the round as follows
rd 1: k2tog k4 around (60 sts)
rd 2: k2tog k3 around (48sts)
rd 3: k2tog k2 around (36sts)
rd 4: k2tog k1 around (24sts)
rd 5: k2tog (12sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving appx 6-8ins. Pull tail through remain 12sts.
Cast on 3sts on double pointed needles and work appx 8-9ins of i-cord. Place all of the provisional cast on sts on your straight needle (I like to use a circular needle for this but straight will do) and begin i-cord bind off using the 8ins of i-cord you have already worked. Once all of the sts have been bound off work an additional 8-9ins of i-cord.
Weave in all of your ends and enjoy the cuteness of the little one wearing your handiwork!
1-3yrs
Provisional cast on 77sts
Stockinette st (beginning with a purl row) for 6ins ending after a knit row.
With double pointed needles start working in the round as follows
rd 1: k2tog k5 around (66sts)
rd 2: k2tog k4 around (55sts)
rd 3: k2tog k3 around (44sts)
rd 4: k2tog k2 around (33sts)
rd 5: k2tog k1 around (22sts)
rd 6: k2tog (11sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving appx 6-8ins. Pull tail through remain 11sts.
Cast on 3sts on double pointed needles and work appx 8-9ins of i-cord. Place all of the provisional cast on sts on your straight needle (I like to use a circular needle for this but straight will do) and begin i-cord bind off using the 8ins of i-cord you have already worked. Once all of the sts have been bound off work an additional 8-9ins of i-cord.
Weave in all of your ends and enjoy the cuteness of the little one wearing your handiwork!