River Smocked Baby Bonnet by April R. Ballard

River Smocked Baby Bonnet

Knitting
February 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
10 stitches and 13 rows = 2 inches
in stockinette
US 7 - 4.5 mm
50 - 75 yards (46 - 69 m)
0-3 months
English
This pattern is available from etsy.com for $4.00.

A sweet baby bonnet that will soon become a staple as part of your photo prop stash, baby shower gift, or sweet addition to your new baby’s homecoming outfit! The smocked stitch pattern is simple, yet adds interest. A classic baby bonnet.

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+Materials needed:
-US 7 (4.5mm) circular needles (or size required to achieve gauge)
-Size 3 DK weight yarn

+Pattern is for Intermediate level knitters or Advanced Beginners looking to expand their skills.
-You will need to know how to cast on, knit stitch, purl stitch, yarn over, work in the round, increase, and decrease. A quick YouTube search would help if you have any problems.

Bonnet is worked flat until you work the crown portion, which you will then work in rounds.

+Size:
0-3 Months size designed to fit 14”-15” circumference head.
Finished piece should measure approx. 6.25” × 5.5” flat.

Pattern is 4 pages and printer-friendly for your convenience.

Items made from this pattern MAY be used to sell, please credit/tag Dear One Props (IG @dear.oneprops) in your photos.