Bonnie is a simple and easy-to-knit bonnet, perfect for chilly days. The bonnet is shaped with short rows, enabling a good fit on the head. A perfect project for leftover yarns from larger projects.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
Bonnie is classified as easy to intermediate. It is a good project to practice knitting German short rows.
SIZES
Child (adult)
Length across approx.: 29 (36) cm / 11.4 (14.2)"
Height from bottom to top approx.: 10 (16) cm / 4 (6.3)"
Length of ties approx. each: 40 (45) cm / 15.7 (17.7)"
YARN AND GAUGE
Use one strand or hold two together to achieve the desired look and gauge.
Yarn estimate:
125-150 (175) m or 50-75 (100) g of sport weight yarn - 120-150 meters per 50 g ball of yarn
Light version - knitted in 1 strand of Yak from Lang Yarns col. 94 held with 1 strand of Lace from Lang Yarns col. 94
Green version - knitted in 1 strand of Eco Vintage Cashmere from Gepard Garn col. 850 (clear green) held with 1 strand of silk mohair from Isager Garn col. 37
Suggested needles
4.5 mm / US 7 circular needle (60 cm / 24")
4 mm / US 6 circular needle (60 cm / 24")
3 mm / US 2.5 circular needle (60 cm / 24")
Gauge
25 sts x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4" in ribbing on a 4.5 mm / US 7 needle after washing and blocking.
