This knit leaf bonnet pattern is one of my favorite photo props! Find this pattern at the bottom and more props on the photo prop page.
There’s just something about a knit leaf bonnet pattern that makes my heart flutter a little. Maybe it’s the way the delicate leaf shapes frame a baby’s face, or how the lace edging adds just the right amount of sweetness. Either way, I’m excited to take you on the journey of creating the Annabelle Bonnet—a beautiful knit leaf bonnet pattern that I designed for newborn photo shoots and keepsake gifting alike.
You’ll find this knit leaf bonnet pattern at the bottom of the post, but I’ve got even more newborn photo prop patterns for you on the photo prop pattern page. If you’re anything like me, you’ll want to knit one of each!
Why I Fell in Love with This Knit Leaf Bonnet Pattern
When I first dreamed up this knit leaf bonnet pattern, I wanted something that felt whimsical and classic at the same time. I pictured those tiny, perfect baby cheeks framed with softly textured leaves and an elegant lace border. I also knew I wanted to do something a little different—so I knit it flat!
Knitting flat instead of in the round gave me a fresh perspective on construction. It felt personal, like each row was building on the last in a meaningful way. If you’ve never knit a bonnet flat before, this is a great project to try it out.
The Yarn That Made the Difference
For the body of the bonnet, I used KnitPicks Capretta (affiliate link), and let me tell you—it’s dreamy. The merino, cashmere, and nylon blend glides through your fingers like butter and gives the bonnet this soft halo and slight shimmer that highlights the leaf motifs beautifully. Every time I work with Capretta (affiliate link), I’m reminded why it’s my go-to for heirloom-worthy baby knits.
To contrast with the smooth body, I picked KnitPicks Aloft (affiliate link) for the lace edging. Aloft’s fluffy mohair texture adds a soft halo and just enough dimension to make the edges pop in photos. Pairing the two yarns gave this knit leaf bonnet pattern just the right balance of structure and softness.
Starting the Bonnet: Casting On Confidence
Casting on a new project always feels like the first page of a good book. With my yarn ready and needles in hand, I dove into this knit leaf bonnet pattern row by row. Flat-knitting takes a bit of a mental shift when you’re used to knitting in the round, but once you get into the rhythm, it’s actually really soothing.
The first section is all about the leaves. Watching them emerge from your needles one by one is so satisfying. Every time I knit this section, I get a little giddy when the leaf shapes start forming. It feels like sculpting with yarn.
Let’s Talk About That Lace Edging
Okay, can we take a minute to appreciate how much fun lace edging is once you get the hang of it? I used to be so intimidated by lace, but this knit leaf bonnet pattern makes it approachable. The repeats are simple enough to memorize, and before you know it, you’re breezing through yarn overs and decreases like a pro.
And when you switch to Aloft (affiliate link) for the edging—oh my. The texture change is subtle but stunning. It gives the bonnet that soft cloud-like frame that photographs beautifully. I’ve used this edge more than once now because it just works.
Real Talk: Mistakes and Fixes
Not gonna lie—lace and leaf patterns both require a little attention. I definitely had to frog a couple rows along the way (okay, maybe more than a couple), especially when I got too confident and didn’t count my stitches.
But honestly? Those little mistakes were part of the process. This knit leaf bonnet pattern challenged me just enough to keep it interesting, but not so much that I got discouraged. And the satisfaction when everything finally lines up just right? Totally worth it.
Blocking Brings It to Life
The real transformation happens when you block it. I always say blocking is the knitters’ secret weapon. I pinned out the lace edging, and suddenly all those delicate little details opened up like a flower in full bloom. The Capretta yarn (affiliate link) held its shape beautifully, and the Aloft (affiliate link) gave the lace just the right floaty feel.
If you’ve never blocked before, don’t skip this step! This knit leaf bonnet pattern really shows off its beauty once it’s had a good soak and stretch.
Baby-Ready and Photo-Worthy
Once the bonnet was dry and looking fabulous, I couldn’t wait to get it on a baby. I recently used it in a newborn photoshoot, and let me tell you—it was everything I hoped for. The leaf motifs framed the baby’s face perfectly, and the lace edging caught the light in the sweetest way.
If you’re a newborn photographer or knitting for a baby shower, this knit leaf bonnet pattern is the kind of piece that gets passed around and cooed over.
A Flat-Knit Bonnet Worth Stitching Again
What I love most about this knit leaf bonnet pattern is that it brings together so many of my favorite knitting elements: texture, lace, baby softness, and a touch of challenge. Every time I make it, I learn something new or appreciate a different detail.
If you’ve never knit a bonnet flat before, give it a try! This pattern is a great introduction to that construction method, and the results are just so satisfying. It’s one of those patterns that I return to again and again.
Ready to Knit Your Own?
I’m so glad I could share the story behind this knit leaf bonnet pattern with you. If you’re looking for more adorable and unique photo prop designs, make sure to check out all the patterns on my photo prop pattern page.
This pattern is at the bottom of the post, but trust me—you’ll want to browse the whole collection. There’s nothing quite like knitting a keepsake that will be part of a baby’s earliest memories.
So grab your needles, choose your yarn (Capretta and Aloft—both affiliate links—if you want my faves), and let this knit leaf bonnet pattern become your next joyful make!
Materials and Info
Materials: 70-120yds fingering yarn (I used knitpicks capretta), a few yds of mohair lace yarn, size 3 (3.25mm) needles (straight and dpn), 3.25mm crochet hook, yarn needle, cable needle
Gauge: 7.5 sts/in in stockinette st ~GAUGE IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!~
Head circumference: nb (13ins). 0-3mths (14ins), 3-6mth (15ins), 6-12mths (16ins)
Stitch Key:
k – knit p – purl
psso – pass sl st over yo – yarn over
k2tog – knit 2 stitches together p2tog – purl 2 stitches together
ssk- slip knit wise, slip, knit wise, knit the two slipped stitched together
t2f – slip the next st onto cable needle, hold in front, purl the next stitch, knit the stitch from the cable needle
t2b – slip the next st onto cable needle, hold in back, knit the next stitch, purl the stitch from
the cable needle
sc – single crochet
Annabelle Bonnet Pattern
NEWBORN
Cast on 75sts.
Row 1 – knit across
Row 2 – k3 [p3, k3, p4] repeat [to] 5 more times, p3, k3, p3, k3
Row 3 – k3 [k3, p3, k4] repeat [to] 5 more times, k3, p3, k6
Row 4 – k3 [p3, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, p4] repeat [to] 5 more times, p3, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, p3, k3 (89sts)
Row 5 – k3 [k3, p5, k4] repeat [to] 5 more times, k3, p5, k6
Row 6 – – k3 [p2, t2b, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, t2f, p3] repeat [to] 5 more times, p2, t2b, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, t2f, p2, k3 (103sts)
Row 7 – k3 [k2, p1, k1, p5, k1, p1, k3] repeat [to] 5 more times, k2, p1, k1, p5, k1, p1, k5
Row 8 – k3 [p1, t2b, p1, k5, p1, t2f, p2] repeat [to] 5 more times, p1, t2b, p1, k5, p1, t2f, p1, k3
Row 9 – k3 [k1, p1, k2, p5, k2, p1, k2] repeat [to] 5 more times, k1, p1, k2, p5, k2, p1, k4
Row 10 – k3 [t2b, p2, ssk, k1, k2tog, p2, t2f, p1] repeat [to] 5 more times, t2b, p2, ssk, k1, k2tog, p2, t2f k3 (89sts)
Row 11 – k3 [p1, k3, p3, k3, p1, k1] repeat [to] 5 more times, p1, k3, p3, k3, p1, k3
Row 12 – k3 [k1, p3, sl st, k2tog, psso, p3, k2] repeat [to] 5 more times, k1, p3, sl st, k2tog, psso, p3, k1, k3 (75sts)
Row 13 – k3 [p1, k7, p1, k1] repeat [to] 5 more times, p1, k7, p1, k3
Row 14 – k3 [k1, p7, k1, yo, k1, yo] repeat [to] 5 more times, k1, p7, k4 (87sts)
Row 15 – k3 [p1, k7, p4] repeat [to] 5 more times, p1, k7, p1, k3
Row 16 – k3 [t2f, p5, t2b, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1] repeat [to] 5 more times, t2f, p5, t2b, k3 (99sts)
Row 17 – k3 [k1, p1, k5, p1, k1, p5] repeat [to] 5 more times, k1, p1, k5, p1, k4
Row 18 – k3 [p1, t2f, p3, t2b, p1 k5,] repeat [to] 5 more times, p1, t2f, p3, t2b, p1, k3
Row 19 – k3 [k2, p1, k3, p1, k2, p5] repeat [to] 5 more times, k2, p1, k3, p1, k5
Row 20 – k3 [p2, t2f, p1, t2b, p2, ssk, k1, k2tog] repeat [to] 5 more times, p2, t2f, p1, t2b, p2, k3 (87sts)
Row 21 – k3 [k3, p1, k1, p1, k3, p3] repeat [to] 5 more times, k3, p1, k1, p1, k6
Row 22 – k3 [p3, k3, p3, sl st, k2tog, psso] repeat [to] 5 more times, p3, k3, p3, k3 (75sts)
Row 23 – repeat row 3
Row 24 – repeat row 4
Row 25 – k3 [k4, p3, k5] repeat [to] 5 more times, k4, p3, k7
Row 26 – k3 [p4, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, p5] repeat [to] 5 more times, p4, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, p4, k3 (103sts)
Row 27 – k3 [k4, p5, k5] repeat [to] 5 more times, k4, p5, k7
Row 28 – k3 [p4, k5, p5] repeat [to] 5 more times, p4, k5, p4, k3
Row 29 – repeat row 27
Row 30 – k3 [p4, ssk, k1, k2tog, p5] repeat [to] 5 more times, p4, ssk, k1, k2tog, p4, k3 (87sts)
Row 31 – k3 [k4, p3, k5] repeat [to] 5 more times, k4, p3, k7
Row 32 – k3 [p4, sl st, k2tog, psso, p5] repeat [to] 5 more times, p4, sl st, k2tog, psso, p4, k3 (75sts)
Row 33 – knit across
Row 34 – k3, purl to last 3sts, k3
Repeat rows 33 & 34 until your work measures appx 3.5ins from cast on edge stopping after completing a row 34 repeat.
DECREASES
Row 1 – [k22, k2tog, k1] repeat [to] around (72sts)
Row 2 – purl across
Row 3 – k1 [k5, k2tog] repeat [to] to last st, k1 (62sts)
Row 4 – purl across
Row 5 – k1 [k4, k2tog] repeat [to] to last st, k1 (52sts)
Row 6 – purl across
Row 7 – k1 [k3, k2tog] repeat [to] to last st, k1 (42sts)
Row 8 – purl across
Row 9 – k1 [k2, k2tog] repeat [to] to last st, k1 (32sts)
Row 10 – purl across
Row 11 – k1 [k1, k2tog] repeat [to] to last st, k1 (22sts)
Row 12 – purl across
Row 13 – k1 [k2tog] repeat [to] to last st, k1 (12sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving appx -10ins. Pull yarn through remaining stitches and cinch the back tight. Using this end sew the crown together to your stitch markers. (I like to use the mattress stitch since it is nearly invisible). Cut 3 pieces of yarn approximately 30ins long. Fold them in half and pull a loop through the front corner of the hood. Pull the ends through this loop. Repeat on the other side. These are your ties.
EDGE
With your mohair and crochet hook you will join with right side facing and 3sc in first st, [skip 1 st, 3sc in next st] repeating [to] across the front of the bonnet.
0-3MONTH
Cast on 85sts.
Row 1 – knit across
Row 2 – k3 [p3, k3, p4] repeat [to] 6 more times, p3, k3, p3, k3
Row 3 – k3 [k3, p3, k4] repeat [to] 6 more times, k3, p3, k6
Row 4 – k3 [p3, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, p4] repeat [to] 6 more times, p3, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, p3, k3 (101sts)
Row 5 – k3 [k3, p5, k4] repeat [to] 6 more times, k3, p5, k6
Row 6 – – k3 [p2, t2b, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, t2f, p3] repeat [to] 6 more times, p2, t2b, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, t2f, p2, k3 (117sts)
Row 7 – k3 [k2, p1, k1, p5, k1, p1, k3] repeat [to] 6 more times, k2, p1, k1, p5, k1, p1, k5
Row 8 – k3 [p1, t2b, p1, k5, p1, t2f, p2] repeat [to] 6 more times, p1, t2b, p1, k5, p1, t2f, p1, k3
Row 9 – k3 [k1, p1, k2, p5, k2, p1, k2] repeat [to] 6 more times, k1, p1, k2, p5, k2, p1, k4
Row 10 – k3 [t2b, p2, ssk, k1, k2tog, p2, t2f, p1] repeat [to] 6 more times, t2b, p2, ssk, k1, k2tog, p2, t2f k3 (101sts)
Row 11 – k3 [p1, k3, p3, k3, p1, k1] repeat [to] 6 more times, p1, k3, p3, k3, p1, k3
Row 12 – k3 [k1, p3, sl st, k2tog, psso, p3, k2] repeat [to] 6 more times, k1, p3, sl st, k2tog, psso, p3, k1, k3 (85sts)
Row 13 – k3 [p1, k7, p1, k1] repeat [to] 6 more times, p1, k7, p1, k3
Row 14 – k3 [k1, p7, k1, yo, k1, yo] repeat [to] 6 more times, k1, p7, k4 (99sts)
Row 15 – k3 [p1, k7, p4] repeat [to] 5 more times, p1, k7, p1, k3
Row 16 – k3 [t2f, p5, t2b, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1] repeat [to] 6 more times, t2f, p5, t2b, k3 (115sts)
Row 17 – k3 [k1, p1, k5, p1, k1, p5] repeat [to] 6 more times, k1, p1, k5, p1, k4
Row 18 – k3 [p1, t2f, p3, t2b, p1 k5,] repeat [to] 6 more times, p1, t2f, p3, t2b, p1, k3
Row 19 – k3 [k2, p1, k3, p1, k2, p5] repeat [to] 6 more times, k2, p1, k3, p1, k5
Row 20 – k3 [p2, t2f, p1, t2b, p2, ssk, k1, k2tog] repeat [to] 6 more times, p2, t2f, p1, t2b, p2, k3 (99sts)
Row 21 – k3 [k3, p1, k1, p1, k3, p3] repeat [to] 6 more times, k3, p1, k1, p1, k6
Row 22 – k3 [p3, k3, p3, sl st, k2tog, psso] repeat [to] 6 more times, p3, k3, p3, k3 (85sts)
Row 23 – repeat row 3
Row 24 – repeat row 4
Row 25 – k3 [k4, p3, k5] repeat [to] 6 more times, k4, p3, k7
Row 26 – k3 [p4, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, p5] repeat [to] 6 more times, p4, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, p4, k3 (117sts)
Row 27 – k3 [k4, p5, k5] repeat [to] 6 more times, k4, p5, k7
Row 28 – k3 [p4, k5, p5] repeat [to] 6 more times, p4, k5, p4, k3
Row 29 – repeat row 27
Row 30 – k3 [p4, ssk, k1, k2tog, p5] repeat [to] 6 more times, p4, ssk, k1, k2tog, p4, k3 (99sts)
Row 31 – k3 [k4, p3, k5] repeat [to] 6 more times, k4, p3, k7
Row 32 – k3 [p4, sl st, k2tog, psso, p5] repeat [to] 6 more times, p4, sl st, k2tog, psso, p4, k3 (85sts)
Row 33 – knit across
Row 34 – k3, purl to last 3sts, k3
Repeat rows 33 & 34 until your work measures appx 4ins from cast on edge stopping after completing a row 34 repeat.
DECREASES
Row 1 – [k5, k2tog] repeat [to] to last st, k1 (73sts)
Row 2 – purl across
Row 3 – [k4, k2tog] repeat [to] to last st, k1 (61sts)
Row 4 – purl across
Row 5 – [k3, k2tog] repeat [to] to last st, k1 (49sts)
Row 6 – purl across
Row 7 – [k2, k2tog] repeat [to] to last st, k1 (37sts)
Row 8 – purl across
Row 9 – [k1, k2tog] repeat [to] to last st, k1 (25sts)
Row 10 – purl across
Row 11 – [k2tog] repeat [to] to last st, k1 (13sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving appx -10ins. Pull yarn through remaining stitches and cinch the back tight. Using this end sew the crown together to your stitch markers. (I like to use the mattress stitch since it is nearly invisible). Cut 3 pieces of yarn approximately 30ins long. Fold them in half and pull a loop through the front corner of the hood. Pull the ends through this loop. Repeat on the other side. These are your ties.
EDGE
With your mohair and crochet hook you will join with right side facing and 3sc in first st, [skip 1 st, 3sc in next st] repeating [to] across the front of the bonnet.
3-6 MONTH
Cast on 95sts.
Row 1 – knit across
Row 2 – k3 [p3, k3, p4] repeat [to] 7 more times, p3, k3, p3, k3
Row 3 – k3 [k3, p3, k4] repeat [to] 7 more times, k3, p3, k6
Row 4 – k3 [p3, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, p4] repeat [to] 7 more times, p3, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, p3, k3 (113sts)
Row 5 – k3 [k3, p5, k4] repeat [to] 7 more times, k3, p5, k6
Row 6 – – k3 [p2, t2b, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, t2f, p3] repeat [to] 7 more times, p2, t2b, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, t2f, p2, k3 (131sts)
Row 7 – k3 [k2, p1, k1, p5, k1, p1, k3] repeat [to] 7 more times, k2, p1, k1, p5, k1, p1, k5
Row 8 – k3 [p1, t2b, p1, k5, p1, t2f, p2] repeat [to] 7 more times, p1, t2b, p1, k5, p1, t2f, p1, k3
Row 9 – k3 [k1, p1, k2, p5, k2, p1, k2] repeat [to] 7 more times, k1, p1, k2, p5, k2, p1, k4
Row 10 – k3 [t2b, p2, ssk, k1, k2tog, p2, t2f, p1] repeat [to] 7 more times, t2b, p2, ssk, k1,
k2tog, p2, t2f k3 (113sts)
Row 11 – k3 [p1, k3, p3, k3, p1, k1] repeat [to] 7 more times, p1, k3, p3, k3, p1, k3
Row 12 – k3 [k1, p3, sl st, k2tog, psso, p3, k2] repeat [to] 7 more times, k1, p3, sl st, k2tog,
psso, p3, k1, k3 (95sts)
Row 13 – k3 [p1, k7, p1, k1] repeat [to] 7 more times, p1, k7, p1, k3
Row 14 – k3 [k1, p7, k1, yo, k1, yo] repeat [to] 7 more times, k1, p7, k4 (111sts)
Row 15 – k3 [p1, k7, p4] repeat [to] 7 more times, p1, k7, p1, k3
Row 16 – k3 [t2f, p5, t2b, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1] repeat [to] 7 more times, t2f, p5, t2b, k3 (127sts)
Row 17 – k3 [k1, p1, k5, p1, k1, p5] repeat [to] 7 more times, k1, p1, k5, p1, k4
Row 18 – k3 [p1, t2f, p3, t2b, p1 k5,] repeat [to] 7 more times, p1, t2f, p3, t2b, p1, k3
Row 19 – k3 [k2, p1, k3, p1, k2, p5] repeat [to] 7 more times, k2, p1, k3, p1, k5
Row 20 – k3 [p2, t2f, p1, t2b, p2, ssk, k1, k2tog] repeat [to] 7 more times, p2, t2f, p1, t2b, p2, k3 (111sts)
Row 21 – k3 [k3, p1, k1, p1, k3, p3] repeat [to] 7 more times, k3, p1, k1, p1, k6
Row 22 – k3 [p3, k3, p3, sl st, k2tog, psso] repeat [to] 7 more times, p3, k3, p3, k3 (95sts)
Row 23 – repeat row 3
Row 24 – repeat row 4
Row 25 – k3 [k4, p3, k5] repeat [to] 7 more times, k4, p3, k7
Row 26 – k3 [p4, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, p5] repeat [to] 7 more times, p4, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, p4, k3 (131sts)
Row 27 – k3 [k4, p5, k5] repeat [to] 7 more times, k4, p5, k7
Row 28 – k3 [p4, k5, p5] repeat [to] 7 more times, p4, k5, p4, k3
Row 29 – repeat row 27
Row 30 – k3 [p4, ssk, k1, k2tog, p5] repeat [to] 7 more times, p4, ssk, k1, k2tog, p4, k3 (111sts)
Row 31 – k3 [k4, p3, k5] repeat [to] 7 more times, k4, p3, k7
Row 32 – k3 [p4, sl st, k2tog, psso, p5] repeat [to] 7 more times, p4, sl st, k2tog, psso, p4, k3 (95sts)
Row 33 – knit across
Row 34 – k3, purl to last 3sts, k3
Repeat rows 33 & 34 until your work measures appx 4.5ins from cast on edge stopping after completing a row 34 repeat.
DECREASES
Row 1 – k, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 (93sts)
Row 2 – purl across
Row 3 – k1 [k5, k2tog] repeat [to] to last st, k1 (80sts)
Row 4 – purl across
Row 5 – k1 [k4, k2tog] repeat [to] to last st, k1 (67sts)
Row 6 – purl across
Row 7 – k1 [k3, k2tog] repeat [to] to last st, k1 (54sts)
Row 8 – purl across
Row 9 – k1 [k2, k2tog] repeat [to] to last st, k1 (41sts)
Row 10 – purl across
Row 11 – k1 [k1, k2tog] repeat [to] to last st, k1 (28sts)
Row 12 – purl across
Row 13 – k1 [k2tog] repeat [to] to last st, k1 (15sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving appx -10ins. Pull yarn through remaining stitches and cinch the back tight. Using this end sew the crown together to your stitch markers. (I like to use the mattress stitch since it is nearly invisible). Cut 3 pieces of yarn approximately 30ins long. Fold them in half and pull a loop through the front corner of the hood. Pull the ends through this loop. Repeat on the other side. These are your ties.
EDGE
With your mohair and crochet hook you will join with right side facing and 3sc in first st, [skip 1 st, 3sc in next st] repeating [to] across the front of the bonnet.
6-12 MONTH
Cast on 105sts.
Row 1 – knit across
Row 2 – k3 [p3, k3, p4] repeat [to] 8 more times, p3, k3, p3, k3
Row 3 – k3 [k3, p3, k4] repeat [to] 8 more times, k3, p3, k6
Row 4 – k3 [p3, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, p4] repeat [to] 8 more times, p3, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, p3, k3 (125sts)
Row 5 – k3 [k3, p5, k4] repeat [to] 8 more times, k3, p5, k6
Row 6 – – k3 [p2, t2b, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, t2f, p3] repeat [to] 8 more times, p2, t2b, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, t2f, p2, k3 (145sts)
Row 7 – k3 [k2, p1, k1, p5, k1, p1, k3] repeat [to] 8 more times, k2, p1, k1, p5, k1, p1, k5
Row 8 – k3 [p1, t2b, p1, k5, p1, t2f, p2] repeat [to] 8 more times, p1, t2b, p1, k5, p1, t2f, p1, k3
Row 9 – k3 [k1, p1, k2, p5, k2, p1, k2] repeat [to] 8 more times, k1, p1, k2, p5, k2, p1, k4
Row 10 – k3 [t2b, p2, ssk, k1, k2tog, p2, t2f, p1] repeat [to] 8 more times, t2b, p2, ssk, k1, k2tog, p2, t2f k3 (125sts)
Row 11 – k3 [p1, k3, p3, k3, p1, k1] repeat [to] 8 more times, p1, k3, p3, k3, p1, k3
Row 12 – k3 [k1, p3, sl st, k2tog, psso, p3, k2] repeat [to] 8 more times, k1, p3, sl st, k2tog, psso, p3, k1, k3 (105sts)
Row 13 – k3 [p1, k7, p1, k1] repeat [to] 8 more times, p1, k7, p1, k3
Row 14 – k3 [k1, p7, k1, yo, k1, yo] repeat [to] 8 more times, k1, p7, k4 (123sts)
Row 15 – k3 [p1, k7, p4] repeat [to] 8 more times, p1, k7, p1, k3
Row 16 – k3 [t2f, p5, t2b, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1] repeat [to] 8 more times, t2f, p5, t2b, k3 (141sts)
Row 17 – k3 [k1, p1, k5, p1, k1, p5] repeat [to] 8 more times, k1, p1, k5, p1, k4
Row 18 – k3 [p1, t2f, p3, t2b, p1 k5,] repeat [to] 8 more times, p1, t2f, p3, t2b, p1, k3
Row 19 – k3 [k2, p1, k3, p1, k2, p5] repeat [to] 8 more times, k2, p1, k3, p1, k5
Row 20 – k3 [p2, t2f, p1, t2b, p2, ssk, k1, k2tog] repeat [to] 8 more times, p2, t2f, p1, t2b, p2, k3 (123sts)
Row 21 – k3 [k3, p1, k1, p1, k3, p3] repeat [to] 8 more times, k3, p1, k1, p1, k6
Row 22 – k3 [p3, k3, p3, sl st, k2tog, psso] repeat [to] 8 more times, p3, k3, p3, k3 (105sts)
Row 23 – repeat row 3
Row 24 – repeat row 4
Row 25 – k3 [k4, p3, k5] repeat [to] 8 more times, k4, p3, k7
Row 26 – k3 [p4, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, p5] repeat [to] 8 more times, p4, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, p4, k3 (145sts)
Row 27 – k3 [k4, p5, k5] repeat [to] 8 more times, k4, p5, k7
Row 28 – k3 [p4, k5, p5] repeat [to] 8 more times, p4, k5, p4, k3
Row 29 – repeat row 27
Row 30 – k3 [p4, ssk, k1, k2tog, p5] repeat [to] 8 more times, p4, ssk, k1, k2tog, p4, k3 (123sts)
Row 31 – k3 [k4, p3, k5] repeat [to] 8 more times, k4, p3, k7
Row 32 – k3 [p4, sl st, k2tog, psso, p5] repeat [to] 8 more times, p4, sl st, k2tog, psso, p4, k3 (75sts)
Row 33 – knit across
Row 34 – k3, purl to last 3sts, k3
Repeat rows 33 & 34 until your work measures appx 5ins from cast on edge stopping after completing a row 34 repeat.
DECREASES
Row 1 – [k6, ktog] repeat [to] around to last st, k1 (92sts)
Row 2 – purl across
Row 3 – k1 [k5, k2tog] repeat [to] to last st, k1 (79sts)
Row 4 – purl across
Row 5 – k1 [k4, k2tog] repeat [to] to last st, k1 (66sts)
Row 6 – purl across
Row 7 – k1 [k3, k2tog] repeat [to] to last st, k1 (53sts)
Row 8 – purl across
Row 9 – k1 [k2, k2tog] repeat [to] to last st, k1 (40sts)
Row 10 – purl across
Row 11 – k1 [k1, k2tog] repeat [to] to last st, k1 (27sts)
Row 12 – purl across
Row 13 – k1 [k2tog] repeat [to] to last st, k1 (14sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving appx -10ins. Pull yarn through remaining stitches and cinch the back tight. Using this end sew the crown together to your stitch markers. (I like to use the mattress stitch since it is nearly invisible). Cut 3 pieces of yarn approximately 30ins long. Fold them in half and pull a loop through the front corner of the hood. Pull the ends through this loop. Repeat on the other side. These are your ties.
EDGE
With your mohair and crochet hook you will join with right side facing and 3sc in first st, [skip 1 st, 3sc in next st] repeating [to] across the front of the bonnet.
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