Dalyston Dragon Bonnet

This textured, architectural bonnet features a peaking "spine". The design is worked flat in one piece, beginning with the spine and incorporating side panels and integrated ties. It is a quick project that transforms a simple head-covering into a piece of wearable art. Choose Your Creature The character of this bonnet changes completely depending on your colors choice: The Dragon or Dinosaur: Knit in deep forest greens, teals, or slate blues. The Spring Chick: Knit entirely in bright canary yellow. The Barnyard Rooster: Knit the Dragon Spine in red and the Side Panels in white. The Cockatoo: Knit the Dragon Spine in sunny yellow and the Side Panels in white for a tropical bird look. A Note on Gauge This pattern is structured by gauge.(from 12 to 20 sts in Stockinette st) Sizes / Head Circumference Baby: 14-16 in / 35-42 cm Child: 19-21 in / 45-53 cm Adult: 20.5-23 in / 52-58 cm Instructions for all sizes are written as: Baby (Child, Adult) Materials Knitting Needles: Needles for working flat (circular or straight) Notions: Removable Stitch Markers, Tapestry Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape Skills Required Casting On, Working Flat, Increasing (M1L, M1R), Decreasing (k2tog, ssk, k3tog tbl). Difficulty Level Intermediate