My sweet niece (seen in this post) is getting baptized, and I get to make the dress. I’ve got it all pinned out, but I needed a break from sewing and I’ve been itching to knit. I decided she also needs a knitted baby bonnet, so this is what I did today.
I made a silk ribbon out of scraps from her dress, and did a rolled edge on it, then laced it through the eyelets. The flowers are rolled rosettes also from the silk fabric.
Here’s a couple of closer views of the lace stitch
I kind of made up the pattern as I went along. I started by casting on the picot edging, which I got from Nicky Epstein’s Knitting on the Edge
I knitted a T shape, with the horizontal part of the T going over the front of the head, and the vertical part forming the back.
It wouldn’t be too hard to post this as instructions if anyone is interested. Leave me a comment if you are. You can find the instructions for this hat HERE.
Pictures of the sweet girl wearing this are in this post, but here’s a sneak peek.
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This is so sweet and lovely, I adore the soft sheen of the yarn.
That is so sweet. Beautiful color! I came here by way of Too Cute Tuesday! http://likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com/2012/04/bell-bottom-baby.html
This is just adorable! Would be so cute on a little newborn! : ) I’d love for you to stop by and share at my party!
http://www.cherishedbliss.com/2012/04/craft-and-tell-and-40-amazon-gift-card.html
So cute—I wish I could knit.
liZ
So cute—I wish I could knit.
liZ
So cute—I wish I could knit.
liZ
So cute—I wish I could knit.
liZ
So cute—I wish I could knit.
liZ
So cute—I wish I could knit.
liZ
So cute—I wish I could knit.
liZ
So cute—I wish I could knit.
liZ
The bonnet is so cute!
Simply gorgeous!!! I really should get my needles out again
Oh wow! That is beautiful!!
What a beautiful bonnet … a true heirloom! {I voted for you … your outfits are adorable … good luck!}
Is there any way I could get the pattern, yarn used and flower instructions?
What a beautiful baby bonnet. I love every detail. Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!
Please post the instructions it’s just beautiful.
Absolutely gorgeous!
I love this and that baby is adorable!!!
Would love to have the pattern posted. You are very talented, beautiful details.
Awww! Beautiful! What lovely work.
I think you and I go to the same link up parties, I’ve seen this beautiful baby and ADORABLE bonnet everyone I’ve posted too and had to stop in and say hi.
I just absolutely love the bonnet and the the vintage look you’ve given it and your niece is a doll! Definitely a keepsake. I can’t wait to see what other things you make for your little doll
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Stephanie @ Grinninglikeanidiot.com
This is the sweetest bonnet I have ever seen.
Love it!
Thanks for posting it at the linky party so I could see it
amber
Yes, please post the instructions. It is just gorgeous!
I am not sure I could be any more in love with this! I’ll be featuring it on my blog on Saturday!
http://sumossweetstuff.blogspot.com
Thanks!
Sumo:)
i’m begging for the pattern even though it may be out of my skill level- absolutely beautiful job!
Could I get instructions for the bonnet??? Thanks!
lumari@prodigy.net
I’d love the instructions! Thanks, it is just beautiful!
maribarbarawhitney@yahoo.com
This is a gorgeous bonnet. I would love to have the instructions if you are happy to share!
mad_mim (at) hotmail (dot) com
This is sssssssssssssssoooooooooooooo cute! I don’t know how old the little one is in the picture, but I would love to make one for my 2 1/2 year old if you still want to share instructions. Just browsing the web
Jessica Toadsndiamonds4ever@yahoo.com P.S. If you post instructions will you please with sugar on top let me know?