Chunky Christmas Bonnets

*waves* Hi guys!

I don't know about you, but I tend to find that I have all these plans for things to make for Christmas, and then BAM! before you know it December is here and you haven't finished even a half of what you planned.

In order to combat this, Im starting early! Today I have for you all a chunky and super fast Christmas bonnet, that comes in both 0-3 and 3-6 months. Of course, you could use any colours and turn it into something non Christmasy, but thats what I went with. Instructions below are for a solid coloured bonnet, and one that has a stripe. There are also 2 tie methods, go with whatever one suits you best. Ive also made this with pom pom yarn for the ties, and strands of thick n thin. They all look wonderful!

Christmas Bonnets

You will need:

DK weight yarn, bonnets are worked holding 2 strands together, so 2 balls of each colour needed or wind off half a ball so you have 2.

10mm hook

140 inches (3.8yards, 3.6meters)of ribbon

Solid Bonnet with Ribbon Ties

Leave a 12 inch end at the start so you can sew in the back of the bonnet.

1: ch22 (0-3) or 24 (3-6), in the second chain from hook (sc, dc) *skip one ch, (sc, dc) in the next, repeat across, turn

2-9: ch1, *sk 1 stitch, (sc, dc) in the next stitch*, Repeat from * across Do not end off

For 3-6 months only: Repeat above row one more time.

Using the tail you left from the start of the chains, sew up the back of the bonnet. Weave in ends.

10: ch1, sc evenly along the bottom edge of the bonnet right around until you reach the opposite corner. Do not sc along the front of the bonnet. Finish off and weave in ends.

Cut 4 strands of ribbon 20 inches long. Using 2 for each corner, loop them in half and insert the loop into the corner, pull the loose ends of the ribbon through the loop to create a knot and pull tight. Using the remaining ribbon weave it in and out of the last row of the bonnet (I so in between the groups of sc/dc) Once the ribbon is even tie carefully at the corners to prevent it moving, then trim the ends of the ribbon ties to make sure they are all the same length.

Striped Bonnet with Braided Ties

Leave a 12 inch end at the start so you can sew in the back of the bonnet.

0-3 Months

Starting with main colour

1: ch22 , in the second chain from hook (sc, dc) *skip one ch, (sc, dc) in the next, repeat across, turn

2-5: ch1, *sk 1 stitch, (sc, dc) in the next stitch*, Repeat from * across, turn

6-7: Switching to contrasting colour: ch1, *sk 1 stitch, (sc, dc) in the next stitch*, Repeat from * across, turn

8-9 Switching back to main colour: ch1, *sk 1 stitch, (sc, dc) in the next stitch*, Repeat from * across, do not end off (follow All Sizes below.

3-6 Months

Starting with main colour

1: ch24 , in the second chain from hook (sc, dc) *skip one ch, (sc, dc) in the next, repeat across, turn

2-6: ch1, *sk 1 stitch, (sc, dc) in the next stitch*, Repeat from * across, turn

7-8: Switching to contrasting colour: ch1, *sk 1 stitch, (sc, dc) in the next stitch*, Repeat from * across, turn

9-10: Switching back to main colour: ch1, *sk 1 stitch, (sc, dc) in the next stitch*, Repeat from * across, do not end off (follow All Sizes below.

ALL SIZES

Using the tail you left from the start of the chains, sew up the back of the bonnet. Weave in ends.

10: ch1, sc evenly along the bottom edge of the bonnet right around until you reach the opposite corner. Do not sc along the front of the bonnet. Finish off and weave in ends.

Cut 3 strands each of main and contrasting colours per corner, fold in half, pull the loop through the corner of the bonnet, and then pull the loose ends back through the loop, pulling tight to create a knot. Braid strands. Repeat for other corner.