The defining feature of a bonnet is the way a Hat splits at the nape, following the line of the chin to fully frame the face.

Slouch can mean added length or width. It’s a bit subjective yet it can occur with any style of Hat. With this Hat I wanted to try a slouchy bonnet style, something that maintained the comfort and fit of a bonnet but didn’t squash the hair, much like bonnets from the Victorian era. After all, bonnets don’t just belong on babies!

Slonnet’s brim is shaped by short rows, resulting in a warm and comfortable fit. The body of the Hat features ridges in a Fibonacci sequence which is then finished with an origami-like folded crown.

Casual and comfortable, warm and stylish, Slonnet is a simple yet interesting knit that’s suitable for all ages and genders.

Yarn
259 (318, 385) yd/237 (291, 353) m
DK weight, single or plied yarn; solid, semi-solid or variegated yarns.

Needles & Notions
Set 3.25mm/UK10/US3 DPNS/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Approx. 3yd/3m waste yarn
3.25mm crochet hook
Spare 3.25mm Circular needle
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Miss Babs Yummy 3ply (335yd/306m per 5.3oz/150g; 100% Superwash Merino)

Shown in size 21.5in/54.5cm on model with23in/58.5cm circumference head

Alternative yarns
The Yarn Collective Bloomsbury DK (263yd/240m per 100g; 100% Merino)

Gauge
24 sts x 36 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.25mm needles over Stocking St.
22 sts x 48 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.25mm needles over Garter St.

Sizes
To fit size: 19 (21.5, 24) in/48.25 (54.5, 61) cm
Finished size: 15.25 (17.5, 19.75) in/38.75 (44.5, 50.25) cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, specialist cast-on, short rows, grafting

Pattern contents
Written instructions; download links for specialist tutorials

Published October 2021

PDF file size: 1MB

Product code: WW250KSlonnet

Technical editor: Heather Murray

Accessibility Statement
The PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background.

Support
Do you need help with this pattern? We have a specific discussion thread in the Wormhead’s Hats group where you can ask any questions.