On day nine of my #100daysofknitstitches I featured this bonnet. It was requested that I write up a pattern for others to follow. Please note that I did not create this specific stitch combination and am not taking ownership of doing so. I am simply going to jot down how you can get this bonnet on your needles.
Materials:
dk weight yarn (I used Sublime Cashmere/Merino) for newborn it takes about 39 yards
Size US 6/4mm needles
Your favorite crochet hook. I think I used a size G. (for the ties)
Sizes: nb, 0-3, 3-6, 9-12
Abbreviations:
k-knit
p-purl
s1- slip one stitch (purl wise)
s1 wyif- slip one stitch with yarn in front
k2tog- knit two stitches together
RS- right side of work
WS- wrong side of work
Cast on (using long tail method) 49, 53, 56, 59
Row 1: Purl all
Row 2 (RS): s1, k3, * P1, S1 WYIF (repeat from * til last 5 stitches) , p1, k4
Row 3 (WS): s1, k4, *P1, K1 (repeat from * till last 4 stitches), k4
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until your bonnet measures 3", 4", 4.5", 5"
Decrease/Shaping: Size nb & 0-3
Row 1: Purl all
Row 2: s1, *k6, k2tog (repeat from * till end)
Row 3: purl all
Row 4: s1, *k4, k2tog (repeat from *till end)
Row 5: purl all
Row 6: s1, *k2, k2tog (repeat from *till end)
Row 7: purl all
Row 8: k2tog to end of row
Cut string leaving a long tail. Weave tail through remaining stitches and pull tight. To add strings chain 50. Join the live to chain to bonnet and continue working the chain by attaching it through the (slipped stitches). This will go all the way around your bonnet. Then once all the way around (the bottom portion) chain 50 more and tie off.
You can also just cut six long strings of yarn and braid 3 on each side.
Decrease/Shaping: Size 3-6 and 9-12months
Row 1: purl all
Row 2 (RS): S1, *k10, k2tog (repeat from * to end of row)
Row 3 (WS): purl all
Row 4: s1, *k8, k2tog (repeat from * to end of row)
Row 5: purl all
Row 6: s1, *k6, k2tog (repeat from * to end of row)
Row 7: purl all
Row 8: s1, *k4, k2tog (repeat from * to end of row)
Row 9: purl all
Row 10: s1, *k2, k2tog (repeat from * to end of row)
Row 11: purl all
Row 12: s1, k2tog to end of row
Cut string leaving a long tail. Weave tail through remaining stitches and pull tight. To add strings chain 50. Join the live to chain to bonnet and continue working the chain by attaching it through the (slipped stitches). This will go all the way around your bonnet. Then once all the way around (the bottom portion) chain 50 more and tie off.
You can also just cut six long strings of yarn and braid 3 on each side.