Bonnet and Mittens by Patons & Baldwins

Bonnet and Mittens

Knitting
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
10.5 stitches = 1 inch
in Fair Isle pattern on 3mm needles
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
3 sizes for around 2-5 years (see notes below)
English

Pattern shown on cover of Six to Twelve.

Charts for shape and Fair Isle pattern for both bonnet and mittens. Elastic required for the bonnet, with tape suggested as an alternative (often done during wartime).

Yarn quantity
2 oz main colour
1.5 oz in each of two contrasting colours

Measurements
Bonnet:
6-7 ins from top to bottom of back piece
4.5-5.5 ins from back to front of brim
14-16 ins all round face.

Mittens: 9.5-10.5 ins total length.