This bonnet is knit flat. It is worked as a rectangle from the bottom using intarsia to create the polka dots. Short rows are used to shape it. Once the main hood is finished, stitches are picked up along the edges to create the garter stitch edge around the face. Lastly, stitches are cast on and picked up along the bottom of the hood to create the straps.

Level: Intermediate.

Sizes: Approximately 6 - 12 months.

Measurements: (when laid flat) width - 15 cms, length - 19 cms.

Yarn weight: DK.

Gauge: 22 stitches 34 rows in stockinette on 3.50mm needles = 10 x 10 cm square

Recommended yarn: Main colour: BC Garn Bio Balance held together with West Wool Glowhair.

Contrast colour: West Wool Glowhair held double.

Meterage: Main colour - 90 metres each of BC Garn Baby Alpaca and West Wool Glowhair.

Contrast colour - 30 metres held double.

Needles: 3.00mm 60cm, 3.50mm 60cm needles.