Amalie Baby Bonnet

 A free knitting pattern

A couple weeks ago you probably saw the crochet version of this baby bonnet. It turned out so well I knew I wanted to make a knit version too.

This sweet little bonnet is so delicate and soft it makes an heirloom piece for sure. Just like with the crochet version you can make two bonnets out of one 50g skein of yarn so they make a great option for fair projects. 

This bonnet is made with those twisted stitches that I love so much. You can have beautiful cabling without all the fuss of using a cable needle. I have the pattern written so that there is a running slip stitch down the sides so it makes it easier to stitch together, but if that is something new to you don't worry it doesn't change the way it looks in the end if you leave them out. One of my favorite parts of the bonnet are the i-cord ties that are attached with an i-cord edging. It just brings a whole new level of professionalism to the finished piece. If you have made anything from the Learner's curve series I did a few years back you have used these elements before. 

Where Can I get this pattern?

This is a free knitting pattern on the blog. Just keep scrolling down to see this pattern. By having it free on the blog I am able to promote the pattern more and share it with more people. I also feel that I bring some trust to my readers who can read through the pattern before they decide if they want to purchase the pattern.

If you would like to purchase this pattern that is ads free and printer friendly, it is available for Download through my Ravelry Store For $3.00. When you purchase the PDF you will be getting the pattern you see below plus 2 extra sizes and charts to help you read the pattern. it doesn't get much better than that. For the first week you can get it for $1.00 (usd).

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I also have the PDF for sale at Love crafts. It is a a little higher price at $3.60. This helps cover the fees that come with posting the pattern on that site. 

Designer: Julia Schwartz

Yarn: Knit Picks Stroll Fingering weight yarn, 50g. Color Dove Heather

Hook: 5/ 3.75mm

Notions: Tapestry needle

Size: Top to chin 6 inches, front to back is 6 inches at widest point.

Gauge: 12 k + 34 rows = 2 in.

Stitches Used: knit (k), purl (p), RT (right twist), LT (left twist), sl st (sl st), k2tog (knit 2 stitches together), ssk (slip, slip, knit)

Special Stitches: 

• Right Twist (RT): Knit 2 together keeping both stitches on the left needle, knit into the first stitch, then pull both stitches onto the right needle, stitch complete.

• Left Twist (LT): Knit through the back loop of the 2nd st, keep the stitch on the left needle, knit in the first stitch, then pull both stitches onto the right needle, stitch complete.

• 3 st  i-cord
  Cast on 3 st onto a double point needle, {knit 3, push your stitches to the other end}, Repeat {to} pulling your stitches tight as you go. 

• I-cord Edging:
  Cast on 3 st onto one of your double point needles.  With the wrong side facing up, insert the needle in the right hand side corner of the bonnet {pick up a new st. You should now have 4 st on the needle. Push the needle down so you are now working from the other end, k 2, k2tog through the back loops}
  Repeat {to} until you come to the other edge of the bonnet. 
  
  

Copyright:

Julia Schwartz. Do not reproduce, copy, distribute, or sell this pattern without permission of the designer. This pattern must not be translated, reproduced, or circulated in another language without prior consent. If you have questions about this pattern please contact Julia.diligence@gmail.com.

Pattern Instructions:

Main part of the bonnet

Cast on 32 stitches using your favorite cast on method. 

Row 1 [RS]: p3, RT, p4, RT, LT, p4, LT, p12, sl st with yarn facing back (32 sts)

Row 2 [WS]: k13, p2, k4, p, k2, p, k4, p2, k2, sl st with yarn facing back (32 sts)

Row 3: p3, RT, p3, RT, p2, LT, p3, LT, p12, sl st with yarn facing back (32 sts)

Row 4: k13, p2, k3, p, k4, p, k3, p2, k2, sl st with yarn facing back (32 sts)

Row 5: p3, RT, p2, RT, p4, LT, p2, LT, p12, sl st with yarn facing back (32 sts)

Row 6: k13, p2, k2, p, k6, p, k2, p2, k2, sl st with yarn facing back (32 sts)

Row 7: p3, RT, p, RT, p, RT, LT, p, LT, p, LT, p12, sl st with yarn facing back (32 sts)

Row 8: k13, p2, k, p, k2, p, k2, p, k2, p, k, p2, k2, sl st with yarn facing back (32 sts)

Rows 9- 104: repeat rows 3-8

Cast off and break yarn

back of bonnet

With front side facing up and working across the un-worked rows, sk 17 slipped stitches, insert needle into the side of the 18th row st, and bring up a loop, continue bringing up a loop through the next 17 sl stitches for a total of 18 loops on the needle. There will be 17 un-worked rows on each side of the needle.

Row 1[ws]: k17, sl st with yarn in back

Row 2 [rs]: p17, sl st with yarn in the back

Row 3-24: repeat rows 1 and 2

Row 25: k, ssk, k12, k2tog, sl st with yarn in back

Row 26: p15, sl st with yarn in back

Row 27: k, ssk, k10, k2tog, sl st with yarn in back

Row 28: p13, sl st with yarn in back

Row 29: k, ssk, k8, k2tog, sl st with yarn in back

Row 30: p11, sl st with yarn in back

Row 31: k, ssk, k6, k2tog, sl st with yarn in back

Row 32: p9, sl st with yarn in back

Row 33: k, ssk, k4, k2tog, sl st with yarn in back

Row 34: p7, sl st with yarn in back

Cast off and break yarn.

Bonnet Ties

Make a 3 loop i-cord for 30 rows, attach the i-cord with a stitch at the bottom of the bonnet with the front facing down, make an attached i-cord in each st across the bottom of the bonnet. Finish with a 3 loop i-cord for 30 rows.

Finish off.

Weave in your ends.

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Where Can I Get This Pattern?

This is a free knitting pattern that you can read and follow along below. The pattern is made for a baby or a 14 in circumference. There is a lot of stretch in this pattern so it will fit and grow with baby for a long time. My 2 year old even stretched it over her head, but it was a bit to short for her, but that gives you an idea of how much stretch there is.
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The pattern includes what you see below plus the instructions for 3 more sizes; toddler, child and adult.

  

Designer Julia Schwartz

Yarn: Red Heart: With Love Metallic, 4.5 oz/127g 200 yrds/183m Fuisha

Needle: 9 US 5.5mm 16 in circulars and double points to finish

Notions: Yarn Needle to weave in your ends

Size: Baby (15 in), (Find these sizes in the paid pattern, toddler (18), child (20), adult (21))

Gauge: 16 st 22 rows is 4 inches

Stitches Used: k, LT, RT, k through back loop, k2tog through back loop, sl st, psso

Special Stitches:
Right Twist (RT): Knit 2 together keeping both stitches on the left needle, knit into the first stitch, then pull both stitches onto the right needle, stitch complete.
Left Twist (LT): Knit through the back loop of the 2nd st, keep the stitch on the left needle, knit in the first stitch, then pull both stitches onto the right needle, stitch complete.

Copyright:
Julia Schwartz. Do not reproduce, copy, distribute, or sell this pattern without permission of the designer. This pattern must not be translated, reproduced, or circulated in another language without prior consent. If you have questions about this pattern please contact Julia.diligence@gmail.com.

Pattern:
Pattern is based on multiples of 6.
Cast on 60 st. (I used a long tail version)
Rounds 1-3: (k, p), Repeat (to) around for ribbing
Round 4: (k 5 , p) Repeat (to) 9 times.
Round 5: (LT, k, RT, p) Repeat (to) 9 times.
Round 6: (k, LT, k, k, p) Repeat (to) 9 times.
Round 7: (k, k, LT, k, p) Repeat (to) 9 times.
Round 8: (k, k, k, LT, p) Repeat (to) 9 times. Repeat Rounds 4- 8, 5 times.  

Decreasing Rounds 

Round 1: (LT, k, K2tog through the back, p) Repeat (to) 9 times.
Round 2: (k, k2tog through the back, k, p) Repeat (to) 9 times.
Round 3: (sl st, k2tog through the back, psso, p) Repeat (to) 9 times.
Round 4: (k2tog) Repeat (to) 9 times.

Finish off by pulling the tail through the remaining stitches on the needles, pull tight and slip knot closed. Weave in your ends.

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