All of my free bonnet knitting patterns are on this page—plus check out all of my knitting tutorials to help you knit them with confidence 👉 Knitting Tutorials
If you’re looking for sweet and cozy headwear to knit, free bonnet knitting patterns are a great place to start. I’ve designed dozens of bonnets for babies, toddlers, and photo props—and they’re all available for free right here on my blog. Some of my favorite yarns for baby bonnets are soft, lightweight, and gentle on delicate skin. I love using KnitPicks Capretta (affiliate link) and KnitPicks Capra (affiliate link) for a touch of luxury, Hobbii Fluffy Day (affiliate link) for a fluffy finish, and KnitPicks Heatherly (affiliate link) for smooth stitch definition and easy care.
No matter your style or skill level, there’s something for everyone in this collection of free bonnet knitting patterns. You’ll find cozy cables, delicate lace, playful bobbles, bold texture, simple stockinette, and sweet pixie shapes—all designed to fit tiny heads with charm and comfort. Whether you’re knitting for a newborn photo shoot, a special baby gift, or just for fun, you’re sure to find a pattern that inspires your needles.
Ready to cast on? Scroll through the list and find your next favorite bonnet—then check out the tutorial page if you need help along the way!
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I love these patterns, and some of them look easy enough that I can knit them without cursing! If all goes well I plan to knit a variety of them in a variety of colors to be ready for all the grandchildren I anticipate!
I love to hear that. Thank you! I hope you have many grandbabies to knit for someday.
Have first short September sock done and on the heel f the second one.
Scarf next. and a whole bucket list I am hoping to get to.
I knit hats for the Rescue Mission, usually beanie style but will put in some bonnets for the small children that are always in need.
Love your patterns
Blessings
Aw, I love that! It’s so generous to give your time to warm other people. ❤️
Hi, Amanda. I love all your bonnets and am currently working on the Asher Bonnet using Knit Picks Comfy fingering weight. I don’t know what to do with the opening (5 inches) when you start knitting in the round. I know how to make I-cord and my stitches are provisionally caston. It’s just the opening that has me confused. Please help. I already made the matching blanket and intended both to be a gift.
It seems like you’re asking how to join in the round after already working a length of knitting flat? If that is the question, you get to the end of a right side row, place all your stitches on dpn and join in the round as you would if you cast on a beanie. Just treat them like cast on stitches. If that is not what you’re asking please correct me if I’m wrong.
I am looking for a tutorial to connect the I-cord to the bonnet. I have yet to find clear instructions :/ on your Wheat Bonnet pattern it states that there will be a tutorial at the end of the pattern but I’m not finding one. Can you share a link to the tutorial? Thank you!
I am so sorry. I guess I didn’t add that link in. THis is a youtube tutorial I made for it. Now, I am left handed so it is a leftie tutorial: https://youtu.be/3li-QWHn8B0?si=2hLbV8e2ww85LHfP Here is a right handed tutorial that I found quite helpful as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0XEK1g0U6c
Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful bonnet patterns!! I’ve enjoyed knitting a few for my grandkids. There are two that don’t have the correct link though. The Jordan bonnet and the I-cord bonnet. I hope you are able to fix the links because I’d really like to these as well.
I fixed those. Thank you for letting me know I had added the wrong ones.