Howitt Lace Bonnet

Description: A classic bonnet featuring vertical lace panels that flow into the crown. Worked flat from the front edge to the back, the bonnet begins with a 1x1 ribbing, transitions into a 12-row repeat lace motif, and finishes with decrease lines that gather at the crown. Designed for two yarn weights, the pattern includes options for both traditional I-cord ties and a 1x1 rib chin strap with a buttonhole. Difficulty: Intermediate Techniques: Flat knitting, lace, I–cord. Sizes / Head Circumference Baby (3–6 m): 14–16" (35–40 cm) Toddler: 18–19" (42–48 cm) Child/Adult S: 20–21" (51–53 cm) Adult M: 22–23" (56–58 cm) Instructions for all sizes are written as: Baby (Toddler, Child/Adult S, Adult M). Materials Option A (Sport/DK, CYC #3 Light) approximately 246 yds (224 m) per 100 g. Gauge: 22 sts and 30 rows per 4" (10 cm) in lace pattern using US 3 (3.25 mm) needles. Yarn requirements: Baby: approx 90 yds (85 m) / 40 g Toddler: approx 125 yds (115 m) / 50 g Child / Adult S: approx 165 yds (150 m) / 68 g Adult M: approx 195 yds (180 m) / 80 g Option B (Fingering, CYC #2 Fine) approximately 333 yds (305 m) per 100 g. Gauge: 25 sts and 34 rows per 4" (10 cm) in lace pattern using US 2 (3 mm) needles. Yarn requirements: Baby: approx 95 yds (90 m) / 30 g Toddler: approx 135 yds (125 m) / 40 g Child / Adult S: approx 175 yds (160 m) / 52 g Adult M: approx 210 yds (190 m) / 63 g Needles: Suitable for working flat, DPN(s) for I-cord or strap. Notions: 2 stitch markers (removable), tapestry needle, scissors, measuring tape.