Eyelet Stitch Bonnet And Garter Stitch Booties
Project: Eyelet Stitch Bonnet And Garter Stitch Booties
Pattern: A513
Craft type: Knitting
Difficulty: ●●○
MEASUREMENTS
| Months | 0 | 3 | 6 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To fit head | 35 cm | 40 cm | 45 cm | 48 cm |
| To fit foot length | 7 cm | 8 cm | 9.5 cm | 12.5 cm |
Yarn Required:
| Yarn | 0 months | 3 months | 6 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincraft Babysoft 4ply 100g balls | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
NEEDLES:
A pair of 3.25mm knitting needles.
Two double-pointed 3.25mm knitting needles.
Wool needle for sewing up.
REQUIREMENTS:
2 buttons for Booties.
TENSION:
28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 3.25mm needles.
BONNET
Using a pair of 3.25mm needles, cast on 78 (86-94-110)
sts.
Knit 13 rows garter st, first row is wrong side, and inc 4 sts
evenly across last row ... 82 (90-98-114) sts.
Beg Eyelet Patt:
Work 4 rows stocking st.
5th row: K1, * K2, yfwd, K2tog, K4, rep from * to last st,
K1.
Work 7 rows stocking st, beg with a purl row.
13th row: K1, * K6, yfwd, K2tog, rep from * to last st, K1.
Work 3 rows stocking st, beg with a purl row.
Last 16 rows form patt.
Cont in patt until Bonnet measures approx 9 (10-11-12) cm from beg, working last row on wrong side, and dec one st in centre of last row ... 81 (89-97-113) sts.
Working in stocking st for rem, cont as folls:
Shape Back Of Head:
1st row: K1, * K2tog, K6, rep from * to end ... 71 (78-
85-99) sts.
2nd and alt rows: Purl.
3rd row: K1, * K2tog, K5, rep from * to end.
5th row: K1, * K2tog, K4, rep from * to end.
7th row: K1, * K2tog, K3, rep from * to end.
9th row: K1, * K2tog, K2, rep from * to end.
11th row: K1, * K2tog, K1, rep from * to end.
13th row: K1, * K2tog, rep from * to end.
14th row: P1 (0-1-1), * P2tog, rep from * to end ... 6
(6-7-8) sts.
Break off yarn, run end through rem sts, draw up tightly
and fasten off securely.
LOWER EDGING
Join back seam leaving first 8 (9-10-11) cm free from cast
on edge.
With right side facing and using a pair of 3.25mm needles,
knit up 43 (49-54-59) sts along open back seam.
Work 27 rows garter st.
Cast off.
I-CORD TIE
Using two double-pointed 3.25mm needles, cast on 3 sts.
1st row: Knit.
** Do not turn. Slide sts to other end of needle and K3.
Rep from ** until work measures 90 (92-94-96) cm (or
length desired).
Cast off.
FINISHING
Fold half of Lower Edging under and slip st in position
(creating a casing for I-Cord Tie to thread through). Thread
I-cord Tie through Lower Edging casing and tie as desired.
Sew in all ends.
BOOTIES (make 2)
Using a pair of 3.25mm needles, cast on 35 (39-47-63) sts.
1st row (wrong side): Knit.
2nd row: K1, M1, K16 (18-22-30), M1, K1, M1, K16 (18-
22-30), M1, K1 ... 39 (43-51-67) sts.
3rd row: Knit.
4th row: K2, M1, K16 (18-22-30), M1, K3, M1, K16 (18-
22-30), M1, K2.
5th row: Knit.
6th row: K3, M1, K16 (18-22-30), M1, K5, M1, K16 (18-
22-30), M1, K3.
7th row: Knit.
8th row: K4, M1, K16 (18-22-30), M1, K7, M1, K16 (18-
22-30), M1, K4 ... 51 (55-63-79) sts.
Knit 13 (13-15-17) rows garter st.
Next row: K17 (19-23-31), (sl 1, K1, psso) 4 times, K1,
(K2tog) 4 times, K17 (19-23-31) ... 43 (47-55-71) sts.
Next row: Knit.
Next row: Cast off 20 (22-26-34) sts, K2, turn.
Cont in garter st on these 3 sts for 5.5 (6-7-8) cm.
Cast off these 3 sts.
Join yarn to rem 20 (22-26-34) sts and cast off.
Using a flat seam, sew cast on edges tog to form sole.
Sew back seam. Fold the last 2cm of the T-bar strap to the
wrong side and stitch the cast off edge in place (this forms
a loop for the Foot Strap to pass through).
FOOT STRAP
Using a pair of 3.25mm needles, knit up 4 sts at the centre
of the cast off edge on the inside of the Bootie (to line up
with the end of the T-bar strap).
Knit in garter st until Foot Strap measures 4.5 (4.5-5-5) cm
from beg, working last row on wrong side.
Next row: K2, yfwd, K2tog ... buttonhole.
Knit 3 rows garter st.
Cast off.
FINISHING
Thread Foot Strap through T-bar strap. Sew buttons in position. Sew in all ends.
Alternative Yarns
When substituting Lincraft Babysoft 4ply, choose a soft 4ply yarn that can achieve the pattern tension of 28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 3.25mm needles.
Suitable alternatives may include soft baby acrylic, merino, wool blends or other smooth 4ply yarns suitable for baby garments and accessories. Choose a yarn with good stitch definition so the eyelet pattern remains clearly visible.
Customisation Ideas
- Work the bonnet and booties in the same colour for a coordinated baby set.
- Use a contrasting colour for the I-Cord Tie, Foot Straps or buttons.
- Choose decorative buttons for the booties, ensuring they are securely attached.
- Use a softly variegated or tonal 4ply yarn for subtle colour variation.
- Make the set in several sizes as a handmade baby gift.
Care Instructions
Follow the care instructions provided on the yarn label used for the project. Wash gently using a method suitable for the selected fibre and reshape while damp.
Dry flat where recommended to help maintain the bonnet shaping and bootie fit. Check the buttons, I-Cord Tie and Foot Straps regularly to ensure they remain securely attached, particularly when the finished items are intended for a baby.
