✿ Bonnet pack number two, now with lace

The second edition in my knit newborn bonnet pack series is full of beautiful textures and some lace stitches. Perfect for newborn photography, bringing baby home from the hospital, or an heirloom gift.

✨ What makes it work

• A whole pack. Several bonnet designs in one pattern, each with its own look.
• Photo ready. Made for newborn photo sessions.
• Small yardage. About 50 to 60 yds per bonnet.
• Four finishing options. Each bonnet can be worked in the round in pattern, in the round with no finishing pattern, flat in pattern, or flat with no finishing pattern.
• Grow your skills. Beautiful textures and some lace that teach you new stitches.
• Blocking matters. Blocking opens up the design and gives the right fit.

✂️ What you’ll need

• Yarn: Rios, Malabrigo (worsted), 50 to 60 yds per bonnet. Color shown: Plomo
• Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) straight, circular (28” cord or longer) or DPNs. If working with DPNs, split stitches evenly when working in the round.
• Tools: Stitch Marker · Sewing needle · Scissors · Cable needle · Row counter (if needed)

⭐ Good to know

• Size: Newborn, an average of 5 ½“ deep x 5 ½” high when blocked
• Skill level: Easy to Intermediate
• Gauge: 18 sts and 23 rows = 4” x 4” in stockinette · gauge help
• Terms: US knitting terms

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Briana

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