Finished Size: About 17" (43 cm) head circumference. To fit size 6 to 12 months.
This Victorian-style lace and beaded baby bonnet is worked in one piece from the top of the crown downward to the ruffled edging. To shape the top and sides, the back stitches are put on a holder while the front and sides are worked back and forth, decreasing along the sides. The back stitches are then rejoined with the others and the ruffled edging is added, worked in the round. The beaded motifs are worked in bead knitting, i.e., the beads are knit into the stitches. The ties are made from twisted cords.

Yarn: DMC Cotton Perle #8 (100% mercerized cotton; 87 yd (80 m)/10 g): #822 Antique White, 3 balls.
Yarn Weight:
Gauge: 14 sts and 21 rows
WPI (Wraps per inch):

Needles: Size 0000 (1.25 mm): Set of five double-pointed.
Notions: Marker (m); tapestry needle; #11 seed beads, 4 strands (about 75" (190 cm) strung).

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Originally Published in Interweave Knits, Summer 1997