Easter bonnets

 

I made these baby bonnets just in time for Easter this year. What do you think?

They are made from an old pattern of my grandmother’s and are called wonder hoods because they stretch to fit, so a baby could wear one for about 2 years. (I usually tell people these fit 1-2 years of age.)

Anyway, I sell these, so if you'd like one in time for Easter, please post a comment here (Price = $18) (Note: the pink-ribboned one has already been sold; sorry!)

If you'd like to make one yourself, here is the pattern. (I don’t believe they are copyrighted anywhere, but if they are, please let me know; I don’t want to get in trouble!)

Note: The weight of the yarn you use will dictate what size the bonnet will be; the lighter weight the yarn, the smaller the bonnet.

1.     Cast on 82 stitches, work in ribbing (K2, P2) for 5 (6) rows.

2.     Change to stockingette stitch, work 5 rows, *K next row.

3.     Continue stockingette for 4 more rows, repeat from * until there are 5 ridges (formed by the purl stitches on right side of work).

4.     Bind off 28(34) stitches on each end and continue to work the remaining 26(32) stitches in ridges until there are 4 ridges and 5 flat rows.

5.     Bind off. Sew flap to sides.

6.     Then pick up 68 stitches around neck edge of cap and work in ribbing (K2, P2) for 6 rows.

7.     Bind off.

8.     Sew on ribbon.