The Diamond Bonnet is designed as a photography prop and uses basic increase and decrease stitches paired with a unique construction to create an interesting design that’s fun to knit. This bonnet is finished off with a simple crochet border and knit ties. An option to knit the crown flat or in the round is given. Videos include how to pick up & knit, the crochet border, and a tip for the knit ties.
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PATTERN INFO

Sizing
True newborn size. Will fit average newborn head with a head circumference of 13”-14.5”

Yarn
Fingering weight yarn, approx. 16g/75 yards of DROPS Flora or Knit Picks Alpaca Cloud Fingering

Needles
US 3 DPNs (or size to obtain gauge)
US 6 DPNs (only two needed)
Size D crochet hook

Gauge
Stockinette Stitch: 12 sts & 18 rows = 2”

Notions
Tapestry needle, scissors

Skills - Advanced Beginner / Intermediate
Knitting skills: casting on, knit, purl, yarn over, decreasing (k2tog, ssk, sk2po, p2tog), picking up stitches, kfb, knitting flat, knitting in the round.
Crochet skills: slip stitch, single crochet.

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Please do not sell or reproduce any written or photographic content of this pattern. You may sell items made from this pattern but please mention my shop for design credit.