Here's a fresh take on the bonnet. Knit with two colors of sportweight yarn, it's a topper that will tease the ingenue right out of you. (I can't believe I just typed that.)
Actually, I saw one of these about a year ago and instantly fell in love. Depending upon the colors you choose, it can be sporty, elegant (in one color, perhaps?) or youthful. I can see it on all ages and it is multi-seasonal.
This knit project utilizes a simple slip-stitch pattern that creates textural waves of color. Use just one color and you'll see ripples of texture.
Since you can easily knit one in a weekend, the Downtown Bonnet is a great gift idea, or a take-along project that you can knit for yourself during downtime.
The stitch pattern is easy to remember and I consider the project to be suitable for an adventurous beginner. It is knit flat and then joined and knit in the round to shape the back.
SIZES
Youth (Women’s Average)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
8 (9)" from center back to Front Edge
16 (19)" chin to chin
YARN
Youth Size: Lorna’s Laces Honor (70% Baby Alpaca / 30% silk / 275 yards / 100 grams): 1 hank each Violet (MC) and Island Blue (CC)
Women’s Size: The Fibre Company Road to China (65% baby alpaca / 10% cashmere / 10% camel / 15% silk; 159 yards / 50 grams): 2 hanks Grey Pearl (MC); 1 hank Light Citrine (CC)
NEEDLES
One 24" long or longer circular needle size US 4 (3.5mm)
One 24" long or longer circular needle size US 3 (3.25mm)
One set double-point (dpn) needles US 4 (3.5mm)
Change needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge
GAUGE
25 sts and 36 rows to 4" in Wavy Stripes, using larger needles
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