Pound Of Love Beresford Baby Bonnet

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• LION BRAND® POUND OF LOVE® - Elephant Grey 1 (1) ball
• LION BRAND® stitch markers
• LION BRAND® large-eyed blunt needle
• Circular knitting needle size 9 (5.5 mm), 29" (73.5 cm) long
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• SIZE:
• 6-9 months (9-12 months)
• Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger size in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to both sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
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• GAUGE:
• 16 sts = about 4" (10 cm) over pattern Rows 1-13 with 2 strands of yarn held together.
• BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

DIRECTIONS:
NOTES:
The Bonnet is worked in one piece, back and forth in rows on a circular needle.
The Bonnet is worked with 2 strands of yarn held together as one.
The tie is worked with a single strand.

BONNET:
Note: To work with 2 strands of yarn, use the yarn tails from the inside of the ball and from the outside of the ball.

With 2 strands of yarn held together as one, cast on 56 (64) sts.
Knit 4 rows.

Row 1 (WS): Purl.
Row 2: *P1, k7; rep from * across.
Row 3: *K1, p5, k1, p1; rep from * across.
Row 8: *K2, p1, k3, p1, k1; rep from * across.
Row 9: *P2, k1, p1, k1, p3; rep from * across.
Row 10: *P1, k3; rep from * across.
Row 11: K1, p5, k1, p1; rep from * across.
Row 12: *K2, p1, k3, p1, k1; rep from * across.
Row 13: *P2, k1, p1, k1, p3; rep from * across.

Rep Rows 10 –13 for 8 (9) more times.

Last Row: K4, *p1, k7; rep from * to last 4 sts, p1, k3.
Bind off.

FINISHING:
Fold bound-off edge in half and seam for back of Bonnet.

Tie:
With one strand of yarn, cast on 50 (60) sts, from RS, pick up and knit 2 sts for every 3 rows across neck edge of Bonnet, then cast on 50 (60) sts.
Mark 6 center sts at back of Bonnet.
Row 1: K to center 6 sts, (k2tog) 3 times across these 6 sts, k to end of row.
Row 2: Knit.
Bind off.

Knot ends of tie if desired.

Weave in yarn ends.

ABBREVIATIONS:
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 stitches together
p = purl
rem = remain(ing)(s)
rep = repeat
RS = right side
st(s) = stitch(es)
WS = wrong side