Baby's Christening Set: Bonnet Knitting Pattern Download

Most babies also would have worn a highly decorated bonnet on their christening day during the eighteenth century. This bonnet starts at the back circle and includes the Gathered Stitch and Broken Rib patterns to coordinate with gown and bonnet.

Finished Size: about 5½ inches (14 cm) wide and 6 inches (15 cm) tall
Yarn: Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Fine, 100% cotton yarn, sport weight, 136½ yards (124.8 m)/50 gram (1.8 oz) skein, 1 skeins of #3718 Natural
Yarn Weight: #2 - Fine
Needles: Needles, circular, 24 inches (60 cm) and double pointed, sizes 2 (2.75mm) and 1 (2.25 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Stitch markers, Tapestry needle, Crochet hook, size E/4 (3.5 mm)
Gauge: 7 sts and 10 rows = 1 inch (2.5 cm) in St st on larger needle
Originally Published: Knitting Traditions Fall 2014