Acorn Bonnet

Knitting pattern for the Acorn Bonnet! The bonnet is worked back and forth using a circular needle. You start at the forehead with the rib. You can choose whether to finish the bonnet with a neckband with a chin strap or i-cord strings.

Sizes: Newborn // (3-6) 6-9 (12-18) months // 2-3 (3-4) years

Materials: 50 (50) 50 (50) 100 (100) grams of LilleMiriam Merinoull (8 ply/3 light weight) 50 grams = 125 m [1.8 oz = 137 yds]

Needles: 3 mm and 3.5 mm circular 40 cm [US2.5 and 4 16”] and double-pointed or circular 80 cm for MLT [32”]. Crochet hook 3 mm [US D-3]

Accessories: 1 button for the chin strap (ø 15-16 mm)

Gauge: 22 sts x 34 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4”] using needle 3.5 mm [US4]

Difficulty: 3 out of 5 medium (read more about difficulty levels here)