FO Easter Lacy Bonnet

Pixywhispers · 04-17-2006, 10:16 AM

Here are the pictures of Grace in the bonnet. I had so much fun making it.

I used the pattern from Knitting for Two and changed it a bit. I knit this on size 8 needles, size 6 for the bottom ridge. Grace is 4 1/2 months, and 16 lbs and 10 ounces. This size should fit for another three months, I suspect. It was knit in Caron Simply Soft, Worsted weight. For the brim, I started with a purl row, right after the last purl row for the main part of the bonnet. Then I did row 1 for the flap, then row 2 I purled (pattern says to knit.) So the flap is in stocknette instead of garter.

And thanks for all the cheering Saturday night to finish it. :XX:

I think this is as large as I would make it (famous last words.) heh

gardenmommy · 04-17-2006, 03:19 PM

Such a cutie! The bonnet turned out great! I have that book, but have yet to try the bonnet, I really want to though!

sara_jayne · 04-17-2006, 03:33 PM

She looks perfect in her new bonnet!! Wonderful job!

Ingrid · 04-17-2006, 03:36 PM

OMG!! How cute is she in her Easter finery! Great job on the hat and the baby!!

Jan in CA · 04-17-2006, 03:41 PM

Omigosh..she is adorable and the hat is perfect! Now she needs a matching sweater!

rebecca · 04-17-2006, 03:59 PM

:D She is a living doll....looks too, too cute in her Easter duds

Her bonnett is indeed GORGEOUS...just right with her dress

Makes me wish I didn't have to look up to see my baby, I miss the days of dressing her up & cuddling...ENJOY these days, they fly by :D

Denise in Michigan · 04-17-2006, 04:48 PM

Grace is lovely, and that bonnet is an heirloom for sure!

Mer · 04-17-2006, 06:36 PM

Wonderful job--that is too adorable!

Amber · 04-17-2006, 06:55 PM

It's beautiful, and what a lovely color!

Pixywhispers · 04-17-2006, 07:44 PM

Jan, I almost lost my breath from laughing so hard! <giggle>

I'll get right on it. Actually I'm knitting her a plum sweater, very casual pullover for next winter. heh. So the matching sweater must wait. Hmm, now you've got me thinking about a matching sweater. I better not, we live in South Texas, and already hitting the 90's some days. But that doesnt mean I cant design her one for next year.

She is a living doll isn't she! Grace is the sweetiest, happiest baby ever. I love that baby so much.