✿ So delicate, so beautiful

This knit newborn bonnet is so delicate and beautiful, with instructions for using either a worsted or a fingering yarn.

It needs a little knitting experience and knowledge of the basic knit stitches. Finish it with ribbon or sheer fabric ties.

✨ What makes it work

• Two yarn options. Worsted or fingering weight.
• DPNs or magic loop. Plus straights for the flat section.
• Delicate look. Perfect for newborn photos.
• Ribbon ties. Ribbon or sheer fabric.

✂️ What you’ll need

• Yarn: Weekend, Berroco, in Tea Rose, approx. 54 yds. Also shown in Chroma, Knit Picks, in Sugar Cookie with US 8 (5.0mm) needles
• Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) DPNs or circular needles for magic loop · US 7 (4.5mm) straight needles
• Tools: Stitch Marker · Sewing needle · Scissors
• To finish like the sample: Ribbon or sheer fabric ties

✿ Sizes

• Newborn
• Depth: 6”
• Height: 5.5”

⭐ Good to know

• Skill level: Intermediate
• Gauge: 18 sts and 26 rows = 4” x 4” · gauge help
• Terms: US knitting terms

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Briana

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