This cute, simple bonnet starts with a scalloped edging, is then worked back and forth in garter stitch and subsequently joined and knit in the round for the crown decreases. Stitches are then picked up along the bottom edge for a rolling neckline. Instructions are given for an optional i-cord string – especially useful for babies who like to wriggle! If you’re not sure what size to make, I’d suggest going up a size, as hats are worn with some negative ease and babies grow quickly.

Yarn:
Sport weight ~
MC: 90 (100, 120, 150, 180) yards.
CC: 30 (45, 60, 75, 90) yards.

Needles:
dpns or longer circular needle for magic loop method.

US4 /3.5mm circular needle and US5 /3.75mm circular needle.

2 x US4 / 3.5mm dpns for i-cord.

Notions:
Tapestry needle, 7 stitch markers.

Sizing:
Instructions are given for tiny baby size with (small baby / 0-6 months, older baby / 6-12 months, toddler/ 1-3 years and small child / 3-6 years) sizes in parentheses.

To fit head size:

12-13 (13-15, 15-16.5, 16.5-18, 18-19.5) inches
/ 30-33 (33-38, 38-42, 42-46, 46-50) cm
with approx. 1-2 inches / 2.5 -5 cm of negative ease.

Gauge:
24 st & 52 rows per 4 inches / 10 cm in garter stitch on smaller needles.
23 st & 48 rows per 4 inches / 10 cm in garter stitch on larger needles.
Adjust needle size if necessary to get gauge.