BIBI Baby Bonnets

Here are another couple of pretty baby bonnets for you to try .......... these match my BIBI Baby Cardigans.  So pretty! 

BIBI Baby Bonnets      ~  0 - 3 months

BIBI Baby Bonnets     
0 - 3 months                                              and 3 - 6 months 

Bibi Baby Bonnet            0 - 3 months

Requires:

DK yarn ~ around 16 – 18g

4mm needles

A small button if desired

Cast on 58sts

1^st Row         S1, knit to end

Repeat this row 6 times more

8^th Row         S1, k7, * kfb, k7, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2              (64sts)

9^th Row         S1, knit to end

10^th Row       S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4                                              

11^th Row       S1, k3, * k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, s1, k1, psso, k1, repeat from * to last 4st, k4

12^th Row       S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

13^th Row       S1, k3, *k2tog, yo, k3, yo, s1, k1, psso, repeat from * to last 4sts, k4

14^th Row       S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat last 6 rows three times more     

33^rd Row      S1, knit to end

34^th Row      K2tog, k2, purl to last 4sts, k2, k2tog                               (62sts)

Shape Top ~ 

                             
35^th Row:     * k2tog, k4, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2tog                    (51sts)

36^th, 38^th, 40^th, 42^nd Rows       S1, purl to last st, k1
37^th Row:     k2tog, k2, k2tog, * k3, k2tog, rep from * to end                (40sts)

39^th Row:     * k2, k2tog, rep from * to end                                          (30sts)

41^st Row:      * k1, k2tog, rep from * to end                                         (20sts)

43^rd Row:     * k2tog, rep from * to last st, k1                                       (10sts)

44^th Row      s1, p2tog across row to last st, k1                                      (6sts)

Cut the yarn (leaving a ‘tail’ to use for sewing up), draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly.  Fasten off

Sew seam for 2” (5cm), leaving the bottom 3” (8cm) open

Add a crochet chain at both of lower edges to make ties

OR

Add a chin strap if you prefer

To make a chin strap ~

Pick up and knit 5 stitches at one of the lower corners

Work in garter stitch (knit every row) until the strap measures 3” (8cm)

Buttonhole Row:     K2, cast off one stitch, k1

Next Row:              K1, kfb, k2

Knit 3 rows

Cast off

Add a button to the other lower edge

Darn away ends

Bibi Baby Bonnet            3  – 6 months

Requires:

DK yarn ~ around 20g

4mm needles

A small button if desired

Cast on 64sts

1^st Row         S1, knit to end

Repeat this row 6 times more

8^th Row         S1, k6, * kfb, k7, repeat from * to last st, k1                    (71sts)

9^th Row         S1, knit to end

10^th Row       S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4                                              

11^th Row       S1, k3, * k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, s1, k1, psso, k1, repeat from * to last 4st, k4

12^th Row       S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

13^th Row       S1, k3, *k2tog, yo, k3, yo, s1, k1, psso, repeat from * to last 4sts, k4

14^th Row       S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat last 6 rows four times more       

39^th Row      S1, knit to end

40^th Row      K2tog, k2, purl to last 4sts, k2, k2tog                                  (69sts)

41^st Row      S1, knit to end

42^nd Row:     K2tog, k1, purl to last 3sts, k1, k2tog                                 (67sts)

43^rd Row      S1, knit to end

44^th Row:     K2tog, purl to last 2sts, k2tog                                             (65sts)

Shape Top ~ 

    

45th Row:     *K4, k2tog, repeat from * to last 5sts, k5                          (55sts)

46^th, 48^th, 50^th, 52^nd Rows       S1, purl to last st, k1

47^th Row:     *K3, k2tog, repeat from * end                                          (44sts)

49^th Row:     *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to end                                      (33sts)

51^st Row:     *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to end                                      (22sts)

53^rd Row:      *K2tog, repeat from * to end                                           (11sts)

Cut the yarn (leaving a ‘tail’ to use for sewing up), draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly.  Fasten off

Sew seam for 3” (8cm), leaving the bottom 3” (8cm) open

Add a crochet chain at both of lower edges to make ties

OR

Add a chin strap if you prefer

To make a chin strap ~

Pick up and knit 5 stitches at one of the lower corners

Work in garter stitch (knit every row) until the strap measures 3” (8cm)

Buttonhole Row:     K2, cast off one stitch, k1

Next Row:              K1, kfb, k2

Knit 3 rows

Cast off 

Add a button to the other lower edge

Darn away ends

You will find my matching Bibi Baby Cardigan pattern at ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2015/06/bibi-baby-jacket.html

And the matching Baby Blanket at ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2018/01/bibi-baby-blanket.html

 I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  

In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.    

However, please do not copy my patterns

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