Easy Newborn Bonnet

I recently knit a baby bonnet for my baby in womb from a pattern on ravelry, but once she came I realized it was waay too big for her. I was bummed! She will probably fit into it in a bout 3-4 months. So I have created my 1st knitting pattern, a bonnet that is a true "newborn" size. My lil girl is about 8lbs with a 14" head circ, and it fits her beautifully! This should fit a baby 7-10lbs.

Easy Newborn Bonnet:

Materials:

Bernat Softee Baby- apx. 1/8 skein
Size 6 (US) needles (I used a 16" circ to accomadate for the large # of sts)
Tapestry needle

Directions:

C/o 74 sts on US 6 needles.

Knit in ribbing (k2, p2 or another variation of your liking) for about 1.5”.

Change to garter or st st and decrease 4 sts evenly accross this row. Knit until entire piece measures 4.5” from cast on.

Decrease for crown:

row 1- (RS) k3, k2tog, repeat to end (end will have 3 sts left, just k these 3) row 2 - knit (or purl if using st st)
row 3-k2, k2tog, repeat to end
row 4- knit
row 5- k1, k2tog, repeat to end
row 6- knit
row 7-k2tog repeat to end

Thread tapestry needle through last sts and pull tight. Cut this tail long and use it to sew about 2 inches at crown. Secure.

Thread through 6 strands of yarn on each side of bonnet at edge where ribbing meets stocknette stitch and braid to create ties.
Done!!

Will fit baby about 7-10 lbs.
To make for 3-6 mo baby, double up yarn or cast on 82 sts.
To make for preemie, use sz 4s or c/o 66 sts.

Picture to come~!