Knitted Mohair Prop Bonnet
The Knitted Mohair Prop Bonnet is a delightful accessory that brings charm and coziness to any photo shoot or special occasion. Made with soft mohair yarn, this bonnet is not only stylish but also provides warmth and comfort for your little one. Its intricate knit pattern adds a touch of whimsy, making it the perfect prop for capturing precious memories. Whether you're a photographer looking to enhance a session or a parent wanting to add a sweet touch to your baby's outfit, this bonnet is sure to bring joy and sweetness to any moment.
Materials: Knit Picks Aloft (lace weight – 0), size 7 (4.5mm) straight and dpn, yarn needle
Gauge: 4.5sts x 8r per in ~GAUGE IS VERY IMPORTANT~
Stitch Key:
K – knit
P – purl
yo – yarn over
k2tog – knit 2 together
ssk – slip slip knit (slip sts purlwise)
sl – slip st knitwise
psso – pass slipped stitch over
Head circumference: nb (13ins). 0-3mths (14ins), 3-6mth (15ins), 6-12mths (16ins)
Shey Bonnet Pattern
Newborn
Cast on 51 sts using the E- cast on or your favorite stretchy cast on.
Row 1 – knit
Row 2 – knit
Row 3 – purl
Row 4 – knit 2 (yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, yo, k1) repeat () across until the last st, k1
Row 5 (and every other odd row) – purl
Row 6 – k2 (k1, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo, k2) repeat () across until the last st, k1
Row 8 – k2 (k2, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k3) repeat () across until the last st, k1
Row 10 – k2 (yo, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k1) repeat () across until the last st, k1
Row 12 – k2 (k1, yo, ssk, k1, yo, sl, k2tog, psso, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k2) repeat () across until the last st, k1
Row 14 – k2 (k2, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k3) repeat () across until the last st, k1
Row 16 – k2 (k3, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k4) repeat () across until the last st, k1
Row 18 – k2 (k4, yo, sl, k2tog, psso, yo, k5)repeat () across until the last st, k1
Continue working in stockinette st until your work measures 4ins from the cast on edge ending after completing a right side row.
You will now start working in the round. Switch to dpn here.
Round 1 – (k2tog, k15) repeat around(48sts)
Round 2 – (k2tog, k4) repeat around (40sts)
Round 3 – knit
Round 4 – (k2tog, k3) repeat around (32sts)
Round 5 – knit
Round 6 – (k2tog, k2) repeat around (24sts)
Round 7 – knit
Round 8 – (k2tog, k1) repeat around (16sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn and pull through remaining stitches. Cut 6 pieces of yarn approximately 30ins long. Fold them in half and pull a loop through the front corner of the hood. Pull the ends through this loop.
0-3mths
Cast on 55 sts using the E- cast on or your favorite stretchy cast on.
Row 1 – knit
Row 2 – knit
Row 3 – purl
Row 4 – knit 4 (yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, yo, k1) repeat () across until the last 3 sts, k3
Row 5 (and every other odd row) – purl
Row 6 – k4 (k1, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo, k2) repeat () across until the last 3 sts, k3
Row 8 – k4 (k2, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k3) repeat () across until the last 3 sts, k3
Row 10 – k4 (yo, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k1) repeat () across until the last 3 sts, k3
Row 12 – k4 (k1, yo, ssk, k1, yo, sl, k2tog, psso, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k2) repeat () across until the 3 sts, k3
Row 14 – k4 (k2, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k3) repeat () across until the last 3 sts, k3
Row 16 – k4 (k3, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k4) repeat () across until the last 3 sts, k3
Row 18 – k4 (k4, yo, sl, k2tog, psso, yo, k5)repeat () across until the last 3 sts, k3
Continue working in stockinette st until your work measures 4.5ins from the cast on edge ending after completing a right side row.
You will now start working in the round. Switch to dpn here.
Round 1 – k2tog, knit around (54sts)
Round 2 – (k2tog, k4) repeat around (45sts)
Round 3 – knit
Round 4 – (k2tog, k3) repeat around (36sts)
Round 5 – knit
Round 6 – (k2tog, k2) repeat around (27sts)
Round 7 – knit
Round 8 – (k2tog, k1) repeat around (18sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn and pull through remaining stitches. Cut 6 pieces of yarn approximately 30ins long. Fold them in half and pull a loop through the front corner of the hood. Pull the ends through this loop.
3-6mths
Cast on 61 sts using the E- cast on or your favorite stretchy cast on.
Row 1 – knit
Row 2 – knit
Row 3 – purl
Row 4 – knit 1 (yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, yo, k1) repeat () across
Row 5 (and every other odd row) – purl
Row 6 – k1 (k1, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo, k2) repeat () across
Row 8 – k1 (k2, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k3) repeat () across
Row 10 – k1 (yo, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k1) repeat () across
Row 12 – k1 (k1, yo, ssk, k1, yo, sl, k2tog, psso, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k2) repeat () across
Row 14 – k1 (k2, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k3) repeat () across
Row 16 – k1 (k3, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k4) repeat () across
Row 18 – k1 (k4, yo, sl, k2tog, psso, yo, k5)repeat () across
Continue working in stockinette st until your work measures 5ins from the cast on edge ending after completing a right side row.
You will now start working in the round. Switch to dpn here.
Round 1 – k2tog,knit around (60sts)
Round 2 – (k2tog, k4) repeat around (50sts)
Round 3 – knit
Round 4 – (k2tog, k3) repeat around (40sts)
Round 5 – knit
Round 6 – (k2tog, k2) repeat around (30sts)
Round 7 – knit
Round 8 – (k2tog, k1) repeat around (20sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn and pull through remaining stitches. Cut 6 pieces of yarn approximately 30ins long. Fold them in half and pull a loop through the front corner of the hood. Pull the ends through this loop.
6-12mths
Cast on 65 sts using the E- cast on or your favorite stretchy cast on.
Row 1 – knit
Row 2 – knit
Row 3 – purl
Row 4 – knit 3 (yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, yo, k1) repeat () across until you reach the last 2sts, k2
Row 5 (and every other odd row) – purl
Row 6 – k3 (k1, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo, k2) repeat () across until you reach the last 2sts, k2
Row 8 – k3 (k2, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k3) repeat () across until you reach the last 2sts, k2
Row 10 – k3 (yo, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k1) repeat () across until you reach the last 2sts, k2
Row 12 – k3 (k1, yo, ssk, k1, yo, sl, k2tog, psso, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k2) repeat () across until you reach the last 2sts, k2
Row 14 – k3 (k2, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k3) repeat () across until you reach the last 2sts, k2
Row 16 – k3 (k3, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k4) repeat () across until you reach the last 2sts, k2
Row 18 – k3 (k4, yo, sl, k2tog, psso, yo, k5)repeat () across until you reach the last 2sts, k2
Continue working in stockinette st until your work measures 5.5ins from the cast on edge ending after completing a right side row.
You will now start working in the round. Switch to dpn here.
Round 1 – (k2tog, k9) repeat around (60sts)
Round 2 – (k2tog, k4) repeat around (50sts)
Round 3 – knit
Round 4 – (k2tog, k3) repeat around (40sts)
Round 5 – knit
Round 6 – (k2tog, k2) repeat around (30sts)
Round 7 – knit
Round 8 – (k2tog, k1) repeat around (20sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn and pull through remaining stitches. Cut 6 pieces of yarn approximately 30ins long. Fold them in half and pull a loop through the front corner of the hood. Pull the ends through this loop.