Payton Knit Shorts and Bonnet - for use as a gift or baby photography prop

A classic knit little baby shorts and bonnet. Perfect for a homecoming gift or knitting for photography. Using easy to knit chunky wool they are a breeze to knit up. A great weekend project.

** Pattern for shorts is given for both circular and straight needles for those who prefer to knit on straights. **

6-9 and 12 month sizing given. Fits up to 12 mths depending on size of baby.

Huge thank you to the fabulous photographers who shared their images with these little pants in use!

• Sarah Booth Photography
• Hillary Smith Photography

Materials needed: Size 6.5mm circular or straight needles, 4 dpns size 6.5mm (if you are knitting in the round), two balls of chunky wool.

I suggest doing a swatch to check your tension. Adjust as necessary to achieve the correct tension and sizing.