Garter Bonnet

This design is part of the Pure Garter collection. It is available **both as an individual pattern and as part of this eBook**. (Yes, there are matching booties!) This fun-to-knit, stash-busting unisex bonnet is sure to become your new go-to quick knit for little ones! In addition to the lovely, sleek and modern version with folded-over edging/casing, a more straightforward version with simple ribbing is also available. Thanks to the generous size range, and thoughtful details, this versatile pattern can be used again and again, for all the babies and young children in your life. ~~ **CONSTRUCTION:** This bonnet is knit flat seamlessly from the front of the bonnet to the neck. There are two versions: 1) folded-over front ribbing and folded- over neck casing, the latter requiring some seaming 2) simple front and neck ribbing. In the first version one I-cord (explanations provided) is worked then inserted into the ribbed neckline casing. In the second version two I-cord ties (explanations provided) are worked from a couple of stitches that are picked up at both neck edges. **SKILLS REQUIRED**: Casting on, knitting, decreasing, working an I-cord (explanations provided), picking up stitches, binding off, some seaming (for one of the options only). **SIZES:** **Newborn (0-3mo, 3-6mo, 6-12mo // 12-18mo, 18mo-2yo, 2yo-5yo) To fit head circumference up to:** 15 (16, 17, 18 // 18.5, 19, 20) inches or 38 (41, 43, 46 // 47, 48, 51) cm Finished bonnet front edge jaw-to-jaw around face, excluding neck ribbing: 10.5 (11.5, 12.25, 12.5 // 13.5, 14.5, 15.25) inches or 26.5 (29, 30.5, 31.5 // 34.5, 36.5, 38) cm Please note: for optimal fit, about 2 inches or 5 cm negative ease is built in. Finished bonnet depth from front edge to crown: 5.5, 5.75, 6, 7 // 7.25, 7.5, 8) inches or 14 (14.5, 15, 18 // 18.5, 19, 20.5) cm Note: Babies and children's heads vary a lot in size, so it’s best to go by the child’s actual head measurement if possible when selecting the appropriate size. **YARN REQUIREMENTS:** Approximately 120 (130, 140, 150 // 160, 170, 180) yards or 110 (119, 128, 137 // 146, 155, 165) meters of sport or dk weight yarn. Size Newborn sample is knit in Cashmerino by Lang Yarns in colorway 15. **GAUGE:** 24 sts x 48 rows (i.e. 24 ridges) = 4 inches or 10 cm in garter stitch using larger needle after blocking Please adjust your needle size if needed to achieve gauge. **NEEDLES:** - US 4 or 3.5 mm diameter circular needle (or size needed to match garter stitch gauge) in length 16” or 40 cm (length is not crucial). Note: Straight needles can also be used but circulars might be more comfortable due to their flexible cable. - US 2 1/2 or 3 mm diameter double-pointed needles for I-cord tie(s). **NOTIONS:** - tapestry needle