The “JULIA” hat - an Easter bonnet with style

Knit in the round in a simple eyelet pattern, the flowers are knit separately and then sewn on. An I-cord on top creates the “stem” of another flower. An optional crocheted picot edging is added later.

THE BASICS

• Pattern includes 6 sizes: Newborn / 3-6 months / 6-12 months / Toddler / Child / Adult

• Pattern is written in ENGLISH and uses standard U.S. knitting terms

• Instructions are for knitting in the round on circular and double pointed needles

• Knitting skill level - INTERMEDIATE

• Gauge: 20 stitches = 4 inches (10 cm)

SKILLS YOU’LL NEED

• Knitting in the round

• Basic increases and decreases

• Knitting I-cord

• Basic crochet stitches (chain, slip and single crochet) for optional picot edging

SUPPLIES YOU’LL NEED

• Approx. 90 to 180 yds (82 to 165 m) DK weight yarn for hat depending on size made

• Several yds (m) DK weight yarn for each flower

• U.S. size 6 (4 mm) 12” (for 3 smallest sizes) or 16” circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge

• U.S. size 6 (4 mm) double pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge

• U.S. size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook

• Stitch markers

• Yarn needle

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