✿ An heirloom bonnet made for photos

The Bordeaux Bonnet is a lacy knit design with an heirloom, vintage look, and it’s perfectly stunning in photos. The lace is easy to knit, so even a newer knitter can make something special.

✨ What makes it work

• Easy lace. Yarn overs and simple decreases build the lacy design.
• Vintage look. An heirloom style you’ll want to keep forever.
• Two sizes. Newborn and sitter.

✂️ What you’ll need

• Yarn: Silky Merino, Malabrigo (DK), 50 to 70 yds. Colors shown: Sabiduria and Lilita
• Love a swap? Check gauge: Findley DK, Juniper Moon Farm · Silk Blend, Manos del Uruguay · Baby Merino Silk DK, Rowan · Venezia Sport, Cascade Yarns · Silk Maiden, Handmaiden Fine Yarn
• Needles: US 6 (4.0mm) circular needles or DPNs
• Tools: Yarn Needle · Scissors

✿ Sizes

• Newborn (Sitter, 12 to 18 months)
• Depth: 5 (6 ¼)“
• Height: 5 ½ (7 ½)“

⭐ Good to know

• Skill level: Easy
• Gauge: 20 sts and 27 rows = 4” x 4” in stockinette · gauge help
• Terms: US knitting terms

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Briana

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