This is a vintage-inspired bonnet pattern worked up on an aran weight yarn(s) in stockinette and 2x2 rib. It’s designed to fit loosely and comfortably around the face, and to either tie in a bow under the chin or be wrapped around the neck like a scarf.

You will work the back panel of the bonnet first, working in stockinette then decreasing to shape the crown. Then you’ll pick up stitches all around the back piece to knit the main body of the bonnet, working in stockinette then finishing with 5cm of ribbing. Lastly, you’ll work the bottom ribbing and ribbons of the bonnet.

This pattern is suitable for advanced beginners and intermediate knitters.

Gauge 10cm = 22 stitches x 28 rows on 4mm needles

Recommended Yarn
100g Drops Air 
OR 80g of Lang Jawoll held together with 50g Drops Brushed Alpaca silk 
OR 120g Wool and the Gang, The One Merino 

Materials
4mm circular needles on 60cm cable (or whichever size you need to meet gauge) 
Tapestry needle

Measurements
width (from from mid back of head to end of front ribbing):22cm
depth (from top of bonnet to end of bottom ribbing, at tallest point): 33cm
length of ribbons:
option A/shorter: 33cm
Option B/longer: 40cm

The Little Edie is a vintage inspired bonnet pattern worked up in a light worsted/aran weight yarn or combination of yarns. It’s designed to fit loosely and comfortably around the face, and to either tie in a bow under the chin or be wrapped around the neck like a scarf.

The pattern is one size and designed to fit most adult heads. It’s constructed through knitting a back panel first then using this as a base from which to shape the main portion of the bonnet, and it’s finished with ribbed edges and ribbons.

This is an advanced beginner/intermediate pattern. You must be familiar with moss stitch and comfortable with techniques such as increases, decreases, and working into the back loop.

Gauge - 10cm x 10cm = 10st by 20 rows in moss stitch  

Measurements: 

width (from from mid back of head to end of front ribbing): 22.5cm

depth (from top of bonnet to end of bottom ribbing, at tallest point): 31cm

length of ribbons: 33cm

All measurements are after washing and blocking

Recommended yarn: 100g Drops Air OR 130g The One Merino OR 80g of Lang Jawoll held together with 70g Drops Brushed Alpaca silk (For the striped and colour block versions you will two thirds of colour A and one third colour B) 

Materials: 4.5mm & 3.5mm crochet hooks, Tapestry needle