Are you afraid of knitting cables? Well, the Adalicia Newborn Bonnet Knit Pattern doesn’t have any!!!! It’s all familiar stitches for a mock cable look. Even my pattern tester new to knitting said ‘that was easy!’ This adorable bonnet has a great texture and lightweight feel. Give it a try!
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This bonnet has a very flexible fabric so it can fit all different sizes of newborns. It’s a quick knit, so perfect for a last-minute baby shower gift. This knit bonnet is knit in one piece and can have yarn or ribbon ties. Remember, any bonnet with ties should always be worn under supervision as it could be a choking hazard.
Want even more knit bonnet choices? Check out these patterns:
Newborn Bonnet Knit Patterns Pack Four
Tulip Bonnet Knit Pattern
Rosalyn Bonnet Knit Pattern
Newborn Bonnet Knit Pattern Pack Two
Adalicia Newborn Bonnet Knit Pattern Supplies:
Knitting Needles:
7 (US) / 4.5 mm Double Pointed Needles (DPN) or Circular Needles for Magic Loop (US 7) OR
7 (US) / 4.5 mm Straight Needles
Notions:
Stitch Marker
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Ribbon or sheer fabric ties
Yarn:
Knit Picks City Tweed DK Plush
Knit Picks Chroma
Yardage:
55 – 58 yards (50 – 53 m)
Abbreviations/Stitches:
CO- cast on
k- knit
p- purl
yo- yarn over
k2tog- knit two stitches together
p2tog-purl two stitches together
Gauge:
Not stretched, this is a very stretchy stitch repeat so it will really open up on a baby’s head.
30 stitches x 28 rows = 4 inches x 4 inches
Skill Level:
Easy
Size:
Newborn
Depth=6 inches, Height = 5 ½ inches
Adalicia Newborn Bonnet Knit Pattern Written Instructions
Row 1: For starting row: Working rows on straight needles or circular. Long-tail cast on 54, turn
Rows 2-4: Knit across; turn (54)
Row 5: p2, *k2, p2; repeat * across, turn (54)
Row 6: k2, *p1, yo, p1, k2; repeat * across, turn (67)
Row 7: p2, *k3, p2; repeat * across, turn (67)
Row 8: k2, *p3, k2; repeat * across, turn (67)
Row 9: p2, *k3, then pass the first of the knit stitches on your right needle over the last 2 and drop it, p2; repeat * across, turn(54)
Repeats: Repeat rows 6-9 for 5 more times (6 total pattern repeats)
Round 11: Joining and working in the round, use circular or DPN needles: p2tog, *k, yo, k, p2, k, yo, k, p2tog, k2tog, p2tog; repeat * around until last 4 stitches. k, yo, k p2tog in the last 4 (49)
Round 12: p1, *k3, p2, k3, p2tog, p1; repeat * until last 4 stitches. k3, p1 (45)
Round 13: p1 *k3, p2; repeat * until last 4 stitches; k3, p1 (45)
Round 14: p1 *k3, then pass the first of the knit stitches on your right needle over the last 2 and drop it, p2; repeat * until last 4 stitches; k3, then pass the first of the knit stitches over the last 2 and drop it, p1 (36)
Round 15: p1, *k, yo, k, p2tog, k2tog, p2tog, k, yo, k, p2; repeat * until last 11 stitches; k, yo, k, p2tog, k2tog, p2tog, k, yo, k, p1 (33)
Round 16: p1, *k3, p2tog, p1, k3, p2; repeat * until last 10, k3, p2tog, p1, k3, p1 (30)
Round 17: p1, *k3, p2; repeat * until last 4 stitches; k3, p1 (30)
Round 18: p1 *k3, then pass the first of the knit stitches on your right needle over the last 2 and drop it, p2; repeat * until last 4 stitches; k3, then pass the first of the knit stitches on your right needle over the last 2 and drop it, p1 (24)
Round 19: k2tog around.
At end of the round fasten off, and use a tapestry needle to weave yarn through the remaining stitches and off your needles. Pull tight to close bonnet, weave in ends. Block bonnet and tie yarn or ribbon to each front side.
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This pattern was originally published in April 2015, and updated to the blog June 2022.
