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How to Knit a Simple Bonnet with a Brim

The simple knit bonnet with brim, knitting pattern by Schutt Farms.

Photo of finished knit bonnet with brim.

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This is the easiest bonnet because it’s first knit as a single rectangle and then sewn/stitched up the back to create a square bonnet. I also have this similar pattern without the brim available on my site here.

I love this old-fashioned bonnet look on baby/toddlers. This is also very functional as it covers the ears. Moms LOVE hats that keep baby’s ears covered in the cold months.

Materials

For this pattern I used a size 4 yarn, double strand (which means instead of using 1 strand of yarn, I used 2 at once).

This can be done multiple ways: (1) Buy two skeins of yarn to use at once. (2) Create two balls from your skein to use at once. (3) This is what I typically do – Use both ends of the skein at the same time.

You will also need size US 10, 6.0mm knitting needles to create the bonnet.

A tapestry needle to weave in ends and assemble the bonnet.

A crochet hook to create the ties. (Optional – you could braid ties if you wanted.)

Pattern Abbreviations:

K = Knit Stitch

P = Pearl Stitch

Newborn Knit Bonnet:

Finished size should measure roughly 5.25″ from front to back and 5.5″ from top to bottom.

Using size US 10, 6.0mm knitting needles cast on 34 stitches.

First Row 1: *K1, P1, repeat from * to end of row (34 stitches).

Row 2-4: repeat Row 1 (34 stitches in each row).

Row 4-17: *K1, repeat from * to end of row (34 stitches in each row).

Row 18: *K1, cast off repeat from * to end of row. Leave a long tail to assemble the bonnet.

Jump to Assembly below for how to finish the bonnet.

0-3 Months Knit Bonnet:

Finished size should measure roughly 5.5″ from front to back and 6″ from top to bottom.

Using size US 10, 6.0mm knitting needles cast on 36 stitches.

First Row 1: *K1, P1, repeat from * to end of row (36 stitches).

Row 2-4: repeat Row 1 (36 stitches in each row).

Row 4-19: *K1, repeat from * to end of row (36 stitches in each row).

Row 20: *K1, cast off, repeat from * to end of row. Leave a long tail to assemble the bonnet.

Jump to Assembly below for how to finish the bonnet.

3-6 Months Knit Bonnet:

Finished size should measure roughly 5.75″ from front to back and 6.25″ from top to bottom.

Using size US 10, 6.0mm knitting needles cast on 38 stitches.

First Row 1: *K1, P1, repeat from * to end of row (38 stitches).

Row 2-5: repeat Row 1 (38 stitches in each row).

Row 6-20: *K1, repeat from * to end of row (38 stitches in each row).

Row 21: *K1, cast off, repeat from * to end of row. Leave a long tail to assemble the bonnet.

Jump to Assembly below for how to finish the bonnet.

6-9 Months Knit Bonnet:

Finished size should measure roughly 6.25″ from front to back and 6.75″ from top to bottom.

Using size US 10, 6.0mm knitting needles cast on 42 stitches.

First Row 1: *K1, P1, repeat from * to end of row (42 stitches).

Row 2-5: repeat Row 1 (42 stitches in each row).

Row 6-22: *K1, repeat from * to end of row (42 stitches in each row).

Row 23: *K1, cast off, repeat from * to end of row. Leave a long tail to assemble the bonnet.

Jump to Assembly below for how to finish the bonnet.

9-12 Months Knit Bonnet:

Finished size should measure roughly 6.75″ from front to back and 7″ from top to bottom.

Using size US 10, 6.0mm knitting needles cast on 46 stitches.

First Row 1: *K1, P1, repeat from * to end of row (46 stitches).

Row 2-5: repeat Row 1 (46 stitches in each row).

Row 6-23: *K1, repeat from * to end of row (46 stitches in each row).

Row 24: *K1, cast off, repeat from * to end of row. Leave a long tail to assemble the bonnet.

Jump to Assembly below for how to finish the bonnet.

1-2 Years Knit Bonnet:

Finished size should measure roughly 7″ from front to back and 7.25″ from top to bottom.

Using size US 10, 6.0mm knitting needles cast on 48 stitches.

First Row 1: *K1, P1, repeat from * to end of row (48 stitches).

Row 2-6: repeat Row 1 (48 stitches in each row).

Row 7-24: *K1, repeat from * to end of row (48 stitches in each row).

Row 25: *K1, cast off, repeat from * to end of row. Leave a long tail to assemble the bonnet.

Jump to Assembly below for how to finish the bonnet.

2-5 Years Knit Bonnet:

Finished size should measure roughly 7.5″ from front to back and 7.75″ from top to bottom.

Using size US 10, 6.0mm knitting needles cast on 52 stitches.

First Row 1: *K1, P1, repeat from * to end of row (52 stitches).

Row 2-6: repeat Row 1 (52 stitches in each row).

Row 7-26: *K1, repeat from * to end of row (52 stitches in each row).

Row 27: *K1, cast off, repeat from * to end of row. Leave a long tail to assemble the bonnet.

Jump to Assembly below for how to finish the bonnet.

5-10 Years Knit Bonnet:

Finished size should measure roughly 8″ from front to back and 8.25″ from top to bottom.

Using size US 10, 6.0mm knitting needles cast on 56 stitches.

First Row 1: *K1, P1, repeat from * to end of row (56 stitches).

Row 2-7: repeat Row 1 (56 stitches in each row).

Row 8-28: *K1, repeat from * to end of row (56 stitches in each row).

Row 29: *K1, cast off, repeat from * to end of row. Leave a long tail to assemble the bonnet.

Jump to Assembly below for how to finish the bonnet.

Teen / Adult Small Knit Bonnet:

Finished size should measure roughly 8.5″ from front to back and 8.75″ from top to bottom.

Using size US 10, 6.0mm knitting needles cast on 58 stitches.

First Row 1: *K1, P1, repeat from * to end of row (58 stitches).

Row 2-7: repeat Row 1 (58 stitches in each row).

Row 8-29: *K1, repeat from * to end of row (58 stitches in each row).

Row 30: *K1, cast off, repeat from * to end of row. Leave a long tail to assemble the bonnet.

Jump to Assembly below for how to finish the bonnet.

Front view of the finished square knit bonnet modeled in size 2-5 years.
Side view of bonnet.

Assembly of Knit Bonnet with Brim

Lay bonnet flat to create a square. Using a tapestry needle, weave the tail to sew the back of the bonnet closed. Once closed, tie off and weave in ends.

Lastly, the two tie pieces need to be created to tie the bottom of the bonnet.

There are many ways these tails can be created. I use a crochet hook to crochet ties, but you could also cut long strands of yarn to braid each of the ties if crochet is not your thing.

First tie: Attach the double strand of yarn at the bottom corner of the opening. Chain the amount below based on pattern size (or for as long as you want the ties) before cutting the yarn to tie off. Here is a rough estimate for each size that I use – but if you are wanting longer ties – add more chains and for smaller ties – reduce the number of chains.

Newborn to 3-6 months: Chain 38 for the ties.

6-9 to 9-12 months: Chain 48 for the ties.

1-2 to 2-5 years: Chain 52 for the ties.

5-10 years to Adult Small: Chain 60 for the ties.

Second tie: Repeat above steps to create the last tie. Once complete – weave in additional ends where you attach the tie to the bonnet and it is complete.

Front view of the finished square knit bonnet modeled in size 2-5 years.
Front view of the square knit bonnet completed.

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How to Knit a Square Bonnet

The easiest hand knit bonnet pattern available for all sizes from newborn to adult.

Simple Knit Square Bonnet, photo of finished product.
Photo of finished bonnet.

What is great about this pattern/reference is that you can tailor to your desired stitch. That means if you wanted to add a brim or even create in a crochet stitch, the foundation of the size and how to assemble won’t change. I always have this chart handy when creating bonnets to ensure I have an appropriate size/fit.

If you’re interested in purchasing my 1-page downloaded PDF printable, you can find it in my shop here.

Preview of 1-page PDF chart you can purchase in my shop (columns blacked out here, not blocked out in purchase download)

You can also pin this post for later reference.

This is the easiest bonnet because it’s first knit as a single rectangle and then sewn/stitched up the back to create a square bonnet.

I love this old-fashioned bonnet look on baby/toddlers. This is also very functional as it covers the ears. Moms LOVE hats that keep baby’s ears covered in the cold months.

Materials

For this pattern I used a size 4 yarn, double strand (which means instead of using 1 strand of yarn, I used 2 at once).

This can be done multiple ways: (1) Buy two skeins of yarn to use at once. (2) Create two balls from your skein to use at once. (3) This is what I typically do – Use both ends of the skein at the same time.

You will also need 6.5mm knitting needles to create the bonnet

A tapestry needle to weave in ends and assemble the bonnet.

A crochet hook to create the ties. (Optional – you could braid ties if you wanted.)

Pattern Abbreviations:

K = Knit Stitch

P = Pearl Stitch

Newborn Knit Bonnet:

Finished size should measure roughly 5.25″ from front to back and 5.5″ from top to bottom.

Using 6.5mm knitting needles cast on 34 stitches.

First Row 1: *K1, P1, repeat from * to end of row (34 stitches).

Row 2-17: repeat Row 1 (34 stitches in each row).

Row 18: *K1, cast off, P1 cast off, repeat from * to end of row. Leave a long tail to assemble the bonnet.

Jump to Assembly below for how to finish the bonnet.

0-3 Months Knit Bonnet:

Finished size should measure roughly 5.5″ from front to back and 6″ from top to bottom.

Using 6.5mm knitting needles cast on 36 stitches.

First Row 1: *K1, P1, repeat from * to end of row (36 stitches).

Row 2-19: repeat Row 1 (36 stitches in each row).

Row 20: *K1, cast off, P1 cast off, repeat from * to end of row. Leave a long tail to assemble the bonnet.

Jump to Assembly below for how to finish the bonnet.

3-6 Months Knit Bonnet:

Finished size should measure roughly 5.75″ from front to back and 6.25″ from top to bottom.

Using 6.5mm knitting needles cast on 38 stitches.

First Row 1: *K1, P1, repeat from * to end of row (38 stitches).

Row 2-20: repeat Row 1 (38 stitches in each row).

Row 21: *K1, cast off, P1 cast off, repeat from * to end of row. Leave a long tail to assemble the bonnet.

Jump to Assembly below for how to finish the bonnet.

6-9 Months Knit Bonnet:

Finished size should measure roughly 6.25″ from front to back and 6.75″ from top to bottom.

Using 6.5mm knitting needles cast on 42 stitches.

First Row 1: *K1, P1, repeat from * to end of row (42 stitches).

Row 2-22: repeat Row 1 (42 stitches in each row).

Row 23: *K1, cast off, P1 cast off, repeat from * to end of row. Leave a long tail to assemble the bonnet.

Jump to Assembly below for how to finish the bonnet.

9-12 Months Knit Bonnet:

Finished size should measure roughly 6.75″ from front to back and 7″ from top to bottom.

Using 6.5mm knitting needles cast on 46 stitches.

First Row 1: *K1, P1, repeat from * to end of row (46 stitches).

Row 2-23: repeat Row 1 (46 stitches in each row).

Row 24: *K1, cast off, P1 cast off, repeat from * to end of row. Leave a long tail to assemble the bonnet.

Jump to Assembly below for how to finish the bonnet.

1-2 Years Knit Bonnet:

Finished size should measure roughly 7″ from front to back and 7.25″ from top to bottom.

Using 6.5mm knitting needles cast on 48 stitches.

First Row 1: *K1, P1, repeat from * to end of row (48 stitches).

Row 2-24: repeat Row 1 (48 stitches in each row).

Row 25: *K1, cast off, P1 cast off, repeat from * to end of row. Leave a long tail to assemble the bonnet.

Jump to Assembly below for how to finish the bonnet.

2-5 Years Knit Bonnet:

Finished size should measure roughly 7.5″ from front to back and 7.75″ from top to bottom.

Using 6.5mm knitting needles cast on 52 stitches.

First Row 1: *K1, P1, repeat from * to end of row (52 stitches).

Row 2-26: repeat Row 1 (52 stitches in each row).

Row 27: *K1, cast off, P1 cast off, repeat from * to end of row. Leave a long tail to assemble the bonnet.

Jump to Assembly below for how to finish the bonnet.

5-10 Years Knit Bonnet:

Finished size should measure roughly 8″ from front to back and 8.25″ from top to bottom.

Using 6.5mm knitting needles cast on 56 stitches.

First Row 1: *K1, P1, repeat from * to end of row (56 stitches).

Row 2-28: repeat Row 1 (56 stitches in each row).

Row 29: *K1, cast off, P1 cast off, repeat from * to end of row. Leave a long tail to assemble the bonnet.

Jump to Assembly below for how to finish the bonnet.

Teen / Adult Small Knit Bonnet:

Finished size should measure roughly 8.5″ from front to back and 8.75″ from top to bottom.

Using 6.5mm knitting needles cast on 58 stitches.

First Row 1: *K1, P1, repeat from * to end of row (58 stitches).

Row 2-29: repeat Row 1 (58 stitches in each row).

Row 30: *K1, cast off, P1 cast off, repeat from * to end of row. Leave a long tail to assemble the bonnet.

Jump to Assembly below for how to finish the bonnet.

Assembly of Square Knit Bonnet

Lay bonnet flat to create a square. Using a tapestry needle, weave the tail to sew the back of the bonnet closed. Once closed, tie off and weave in ends.

Lastly, the two tie pieces need to be created to tie the bottom of the bonnet.

There are many ways these tails can be created. I use a crochet hook to crochet ties, but you could also cut long strands of yarn to braid each of the ties if crochet is not your thing.

First tie: Attach the double strand of yarn at the bottom corner of the opening. Chain the amount below based on pattern size (or for as long as you want the ties) before cutting the yarn to tie off. Here is a rough estimate for each size that I use – but if you are wanting longer ties – add more chains and for smaller ties – reduce the number of chains.

Newborn to 3-6 months:

Chain 38 for the ties. [If wanting thicker ties as shown in my pictures, turn and single crochet in each chain back up to the corner of the bonnet, tie off and weave in ends into the hat].

6-9 to 9-12 months:

Chain 48 for the ties. [If wanting thicker ties as shown in my pictures, turn and single crochet in each chain back up to the corner of the bonnet, tie off and weave in ends into the hat].

1-2 to 2-5 years:

Chain 52 for the ties. [If wanting thicker ties as shown in my pictures, turn and single crochet in each chain back up to the corner of the bonnet, tie off and weave in ends into the hat].

5-10 years to Adult Small:

Chain 60 for the ties. [If wanting thicker ties as shown in my pictures, turn and single crochet in each chain back up to the corner of the bonnet, tie off and weave in ends into the hat].

Second tie: Repeat above steps to create the last tie. Once complete – weave in any additional ends where you attach the tie to the bonnet and it is complete.

Side view of the square knit bonnet completed.

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How to Crochet Eggs & Bacon

Eggs & Bacon Crochet Pattern by: Madison – Schutt Farms

Eggs and bacon

MATERIALS

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Crochet Hook size G, 4.00 mm., scissors and tapestry needle (to assemble and weave in ends).

If you’re new to crochet, you can get started building your tools with this set of hooks from Amazon. You get the most product for your money.

If you already have a lot of hooks, just not in size G yet, you can order just this hook. I would suggest in investing in an ergonomic hook with a larger handle. Almost all my food creations use this size hook, so it is a worth it upgrade.

Medium, Size 4 Yarn

Here are the brand and colors I used, but similar colors in other size 4 yarn will yield similar results. Brand: I love this cotton (sold at Hobby Lobby). Colors #: 6 White, 82 Burnt Sienna, 326 Curry

STITCHES/ABBREVIATIONS

Chain (CH): Yarn over and pull a loop back through.

Slip Stitch (SS): Insert hook in desired stitch, yarn over and pull through all loops on hook.

Single Crochet (SC): Insert hook in desired stitch, yarn over and pull a loop back through the stitch, yarn over and pull through all loops on hook.

Half Double Crochet (HDC): Yarn over, insert hook in desired stitch, yarn over and pull a loop back through the stitch, yarn over and pull through all loops on hook.

Double Crochet (DC): Yarn over, insert hook in desired stitch, yarn over and pull a loop back through the stitch, yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over and pull through all loops on hook.

Increase (INC): Double crochet twice in the same stitch. This would increase the stitch count by 1 each time completed.  

Bobble Stitch (Bobble St.): * Yarn over, insert hook in desired stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops, repeat from * 4 times (5 times total), yarn over, pull through all loops on hook, chain 1.

Photo of finished product. Pattern includes eggs and bacon only.

EGGS & BACON CROCHET PATTERN START

Egg Yolk:

In 326 Curry, create slip knot, chain 2.

First Round: In second chain from hook, 6 SC. Pull tail tight to form a circle. (6 SC)

Image after round 1, prior to pulling tail tight.

Second Round: * INC, repeat from * 5x. (12 SC)

Third Round: * SC, INC, repeat from * 5x. (18 SC)

Fourth Round: 2 SC, INC, repeat from * 5x. (24 SC)

Fifth Round: Single Crochet in each stitch around. (24 SC)

Image of final egg yolk, prior to fastening off.
Image of final egg yolk.

Cut and fasten off, set aside until assembly.

Egg White:

In 6 white, create slip knot, chain 2.

First round: 6 SC in magic circle. (6 SC)

Image of starting egg white crochet pattern, work in progress after first round.
After first round.

Second round: * INC, repeat from * around, 5 times total (12 SC)

Third round: * SC, INC, repeat from * around, 5 times total (18 SC)

Fourth round: * 2 SC, INC, repeat from * around, 5 times total (24 SC)

Fifth round: * 3 SC, INC, repeat from * around, 5 times total (30 SC)

Sixth round: * 4 SC, INC, repeat from * around, 5 times total (36 SC)

Seventh round: * 5 SC, INC, repeat from * around, 5 times total (42 SC)

Eighth round: * 6 SC, INC, repeat from * around, 5 times total (48 SC)

Nineth round: * SC, 2 HDC, 3 DC, HDC, INC, repeat from * around, 5 times total (54 Stitches)

Image of starting egg white crochet pattern, work in progress after first round.
Picture of finished egg white after round 9.

Egg Assembly

Choose a spot to place the egg yolk.  Using 6 white, sew the egg yolk to the egg white.  Sew into the BLO of the egg yolk to attach to the egg white.  This ensures that the white yarn will not show through on the egg yolk. 

Note: ensure you fill the yolk with fiber fill prior to closing completely.

Work in progress image to show how project should look after specific step.
Image of egg assembly.

Bacon Pattern

Foundation Chain/Row 1: With both 6 White and 82 Burnt Sienna, CH 7, drop white yarn and in red only, CH 13, turn.

Image of bacon crochet pattern work in progress to show what project should look like at a given step.
Image of work in progress after initial chains.

Second Row: In 2nd chain from hook, 12 HDC (red only) pick up white, 6 HDC (both colors), CH 1, turn.

After Row 2, work in progress image.

Moving forward – when dropping a color, carry it along under your work within the row (see next image below for reference).

Third Row: In 2nd chain from hook, 2 HDC, drop red, 3 HDC (white only), Bobble St., (switch colors – drop white, pick up red), 5 HDC, Bobble St., (pick up white) 6 HDC (both colors), CH 1, turn.

Image during row 3, carrying yarn under.
Image of work in progress crochet pattern.
Image during row 3, after first bobble stitch.

Row Four: In 2nd chain from hook, 6 HDC (both colors), drop red, 12 HDC white, cut tails and fasten off. Weave in ends.

Finished product (prior to fastening off and weaving in ends).

EGGS & BACON CROCHET PATTERN END

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