Knitted Mohair Prop Bonnet: Sweet Lace Baby Bonnet Pattern (Newborn–12M)
This Knitted Mohair Prop Bonnet is a soft, vintage-inspired baby bonnet perfect for newborn and infant photo sessions. Worked in lightweight mohair for a delicate halo and subtle drape, the pattern features a simple lace motif and finishes with braided/knotted ties for a charming, finished look. Sizes are included from newborn through 6–12 months — gauge is important for fit, so check yours before starting.
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.
Finishing notes: Securely knot or braid the cut yarn pieces to form ties. Because mohair is delicate, handle gently when finishing and consider a very light steam to neaten stitches if desired (avoid heavy wet-blocking). Check fit on a baby or a measuring tape to confirm head circumference after blocking.