Printed Knit Pattern 57 - Smocked Baby Bonnet & Bootees

Printed and posted instructions to knit a pretty little smocked bonnet with matching shoes featuring knitting in lace.  Although this set has been knitted in winter colours, it would be suitable for any season in any colour!

To knit this bonnet and bootee set you will need to be able to knit, purl, smock (full instructions are given within the pattern, use knitting in lace, knit 2 stitches together, yarn forward and pick up stitches.

You will need:

15-16” or 37.5-40cm Height (Approx 3-4lb Prem) Size

100g main colour 4ply, 20g contrast colour, 2 buttons, 6m knitting in lace, or 252 holes, embellishments, ribbon to tie bonnet, cable needle, 1 x pr 2.75mm needles making a tension of 30sts and 38 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

 16-17” or 40-42.5cm Height (Approx 4-6lb Prem) Size

100g main colour 4ply, 20g contrast colour, 2 buttons, 6m knitting in lace, or 252 holes, embellishments, ribbon to tie bonnet, cable needle, 1 x pr 3.25mm needles making a tension of 28sts and 36 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

 18-19” or 45-47.5cm Height (Approx 6-7lb Newborn) Size

100g main colour 4ply, 20g contrast colour, 2 buttons, 6m knitting in lace, or 252 holes, embellishments, ribbon to tie bonnet, cable needle, 1 x pr 3.75mm needles or dk yarn and 3.25mm needles making a tension of 26sts and 34 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

 20-21” or 50-52.5cm Height (Approx 8-10lb Newborn) Size

100g main colour dk,30g contrast colour dk, 2 buttons, 6m knitting in lace, or 252 holes, embellishments, ribbon to tie bonnet, cable needle, 1 x pr 3.75mm needles making a tension of 24sts and 32 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

 22” or 55cm Height (0-3 Months) Size

100g main colour dk,30g contrast colour dk, 2 buttons, 6m knitting in lace, or 252 holes, embellishments, ribbon to tie bonnet, cable needle, 1 x pr 4mm needles making a tension of 22sts and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch