{"product_id":"karens-bonnet-babychild","title":"Karen's Bonnet (baby\/child)","description":"\u003cp\u003eKaren’s Bonnet is a beautifully shaped baby and children’s bonnet with a traditional smocking texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s worked back and forth from the front edge towards the back of the head. Stitches are gradually increased and then decreased so the bonnet fits closely around the head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crown is finished in the round and shaped with decreases. A casing is worked along the lower edge at the end, ready for the bonnet ties or drawstring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYarn notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is designed for a standard 4 ply yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook for a yarn with approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220–250 metres per 50 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood elasticity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smooth finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear stitch definition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft feel suitable for babies and young children\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft merino, baby wool or smooth wool blend would work well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid very fluffy or heavily textured yarns, as they may hide the smocking pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern uses two different gauges:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e38 stitches over 10 cm in smocking stitch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28 stitches over 10 cm in stocking stitch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are worked on 3 mm needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e0 months (1–2 months) 3–6 months (6–12 months) 1–2 years (2–4 years)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTo fit head circumference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0 months: 34–36 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1–2 months: 37–39 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3–6 months: 40–43 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6–12 months: 43–45 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1–2 years: 45–48 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2–4 years: 48–50 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYarn requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a 4 ply yarn with approximately 235 metres per 50 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate total metreage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0 months: approximately 90 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1–2 months: approximately 100 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3–6 months: approximately 115 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6–12 months: approximately 130 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1–2 years: approximately 150 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2–4 years: approximately 180 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 50 g ball should be enough for every size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are substituting yarn, check the metreage on the label rather than relying only on the ball weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGauge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmocking stitch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e38 stitches = 10 cm on 3 mm needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStocking stitch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28 stitches = 10 cm on 3 mm needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smocking gauge is especially important because it determines how closely the bonnet fits around the head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork your swatch in the smocking pattern rather than relying only on a plain stocking-stitch swatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNeedles and notions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 mm circular needle, approximately 60 cm long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 mm double-pointed needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStitch markers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTapestry needle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCord, ribbon or knitted ties for the drawstring casing, as directed in the pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★★★☆☆\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA quick tip before you start\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a smooth yarn that allows the smocking texture to stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bonnet is designed to fit quite closely, so check both your gauge and the child’s head measurement before choosing a size. If the child is between sizes, consider how much growing room you would like before deciding which size to knit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":null,"offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50424956125377,"sku":"18773","price":11.7,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/9216\/7217\/files\/karenskyseCropped_1_1500x1500_b413a081-d0fb-4ba5-9007-54546e12e3fa.jpg?v=1784613312","url":"https:\/\/thewoolshop.co.nz\/products\/karens-bonnet-babychild","provider":"The Wool Shop Rangiora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}