Colorful Baby Bonnet

This delightful knotted baby bonnet is not only adorable but also functional for keeping your little one warm. The vibrant colors will brighten up any outfit!

Materials:

• Colorful worsted weight yarn (about 100 yards)
• Size 8 (5 mm) circular knitting needles
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge:

Approximately 4 stitches = 1 inch in stockinette stitch.

Abbreviations:

• CO: Cast on
• k: Knit
• p: Purl
• sts: Stitches
• k2tog: Knit two together
• BO: Bind off

Instructions:

1. Cast On: CO 60 sts onto your circular needles.
2. Ribbing: K1, P1 for 10 rows to create a stretchy ribbed edge.
3. Body of the Bonnet:
      1. Switch to stockinette stitch (knit every row) and continue for 15 rows.
      2. After 15 rows, begin shaping the top of the bonnet as follows:
4. Shaping:
      1. Row 1: K28, k2tog, k28 (59 sts)
      2. Row 2: K all sts
      3. Row 3: K27, k2tog, k27 (58 sts)
      4. Row 4: K all sts
      5. Repeat these two rows until you have 10 sts remaining.
5. Final Shaping:
      1. K2tog across the last row to finish with 5 sts.
      2. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail, and thread through remaining stitches then pull tight to close the top.
6. Ear Flaps:
      1. From the seam side, pick up 12 sts on each side of the bonnet.
      2. Work in stockinette for 10 rows, then BO all stitches.
7. Finishing: Weave in all ends using the tapestry needle. You may also want to add pom-poms or tassels to the ear flaps for extra cuteness!

Your colorful baby bonnet is now complete! It’s cozy and perfect for any little one. Enjoy your knitting!