I originally was inspired by the character Eowyn in The Lord of the Rings, imagining some outerwear that would fit in Rohan. I wanted something earthy yet intricate, and was so excited to release that pattern under this name. That is until someone said “OMG it looks like a little acorn” and then, I could not get that name out of my mind. So friends, here is the Acorn Bonnet. I hope you love it and are as cozy in yours as I am in mine.
The length of the bonnet is knit flat, with a traditional 8-stitch cable and diamond pattern, while the edge is complete with an i-cord edging. It is then folded and seamed at the back, and stitches are picked up before finishing the bottom of the bonnet with 1x1 ribbing. Finally, two i-cords are created so you can comfortably tie the bonnet below your chin.

Materials
-280 400 yards of fingering weight yarn - I used Shepherd Textiles Vicuña (100% Wild Vicuña; 25 grams / 142 yards / 130 meters)

Alternative yarn recommendations:
-KnitPicks Gloss Fingering Yarn
-KnitPicks Alpaca Cloud Fingering
-Barrett Wool Co Home Fingering Weight

-US 4 / 3.5 mm 24” / 60 cm circular needles, or longer (for the main bonnet)
-US 0 / 2.0 mm 24” / 60 cm circular needles, or longer (for the ribbing)
-US 0 / 2.0 mm needles - two double pointed needles or a short circular needle (for the i-cords)
-Stitch holder
-Cable needle
-Tapestry needle

Two sizes are provided, one seen pictured, and a second larger size.
Sizes 1 2
Length (measured flat, from center top to bottom of ribbing): 10.5” / 26.5 cm 12.5” / 31 cm
Width (measured flat): 10.25” / 25.5 cm 12.25” / 30.5 cm
Sample is Size 1, pictured on a 22” / 55 cm head circumference.