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Knitted Baby Bonnet

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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. Then I used the lace pattern from a scarf I found on Knitty. Here’s their lace picture – much easier to see the stitching than in mine.

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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  15. Randi~Dukes and Duchesses

    What a beautiful bonnet … a true heirloom! {I voted for you … your outfits are adorable … good luck!}

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  23. Stephanie

    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 :).

    Stephanie @ Grinninglikeanidiot.com

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  31. Anonymous

    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 [email protected] P.S. If you post instructions will you please with sugar on top let me know?

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  32. nora gomez

    This bonnet is everything the other people wrote: beautiful, gorgeous, adorable, lovely, sweet, etc. etc. etc. I would also like a copy of the pattern, if you can still share. Thanks!

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