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sourball bonnet

An Edwardian classic, tiny and round as a hard candy. Also known


as Juniper bonnet or Feather & Fan bonnet in previous incarnations.
Knitting pattern by Larissa Brown.

Size
Baby (Child), 11.5” (15”) measured from earlobe to earlobe. Adjust
stitch pattern, yarn size and/or gauge to create a bonnet the exact
size you want.

Materials
1 (1) skein of Cascade Sierra (80% cotton, 20% wool). If desired, 3
yds of a second color (B) for contrast edge
1.25 yards of ribbon about ½” wide

Needles
US size 5/3.75 mm circular needles
Though the piece is knit flat, it is folded partway through and the
flexibility of a circular needle cable allows it to take shape.
Yarn needle for sewing up

Gauge
21 sts = 4” (10 cm) in Feather & Fan stitch

Feather & fan pattern


(4-row repeat worked over a multiple of 19, plus 3 for borders)
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: K2, purl to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 3: K2, *(yo, k1) three times, ssk three times, k2tog three
times, k1, (yo, k1) three times*, repeat * * as needed for your size
until 1 st remains, k1.
Row 4: Knit. 1
together the edges of the decrease section. Cut yarn and weave in
Body
ends.
With B, cast on 60 (79) sts using the long tail method. Do not join.
The piece is knit flat. Switch to color A. Neck Edge
With A, work in Feather & Fan pattern until piece measures 6.5” With RS facing and bonnet held upside down, starting at left ear (as
(7.5”) from cast on edge, ending after working row 4. On the last row, worn), pick up and knit in the garter ridge spaces around the back of
increase one stitch anywhere in the row for the larger size only. 60 the bonnet and to opposite ear.
(80) sts remain.
Count your sts. You should end up with a
multiple of 8, plus 3 extra sts. In pattern
Back of Head shown, 43 (51) sts. If needed, adjust your
Continuing with A, work decreases: number of sts as you work row 2 below.

Row 1: *K8, k2tog, repeat from * to end. Row 1 (WS): Knit.


Row 2: (RS): Knit (adjusting sts during this
Row 2 and all WS rows: Knit.
row if needed.)
Row 3: *K7, k2tog, repeat from * to end. 3: K2, purl to last 2 sts, k2.

Row 5: *K6, k2tog, repeat from * to end. 4: K2, *yo, k2tog, k2, repeat from * to end.
5: K2, purl to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 7: *K5, k2tog, repeat from * to end.
6: Knit.
Row 9: *K4, k2tog, repeat from * to end.
Bind off all sts knitwise.
Row 11: *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to end.
Finishing
Row 13: *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to end.
Weave in ends and steam block bonnet.
Row 15: *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to end. Thread ribbon through eyelets.

Row 17: K2tog, repeat to end. 6 (8) sts © Larissa Brown 2011. Do not reproduce this
remain. pattern or sell or distribute it alone or as part
of a kit.
Cut yarn 12” from the needles, draw
through remaining sts and pull snug. Come see my other work on ravelry, and join
the Stitch Marker * Larissa Brown group. My
Fold bonnet to bring the decrease section
books and patterns are here at LarissaBrown.
together in back. Using the cut end of the
yarn and working in mattress stitch, sew

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