Bonnet Beanie by Julee Mackessy

Bonnet Beanie

Knitting
January 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch, blocked
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
63 - 145 yards (58 - 133 m)
Baby (Toddler, Child)(Adult S, Adult M, Adult L)
English
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Is it a bonnet? Is it a beanie? Why can’t it be both? This pattern combines the best characteristics of both accessories to bring something fun and adorable.

It is knit from the bottom- up with smooth, clean crown decreases. This pattern is great for knitters who are ready to try shaping but don’t want to commit to a full garment just yet.*

PATTERN INFORMATION:
Seamless construction
Smooth, clean crown decreases
Shown in size Adult Small

Materials:
RIbbing: US 8 (5 mm) in 16”/ 40 cm or length preferred.
US 9 (5.5 mm) in 16”/ 40 cm or length preferred.
For All Sizes: US 9 (5.5 mm) double-pointed needles or preferred method for small circumference knitting.

Notions:
1 - Unique stitch marker
4 - stitch markers
Darning needle

Finished size:
Baby: 14.5” x 5.75” / 14.5cm x 37cm
Toddler: 16” x 8” / 20.5cm x 40.5cm
Child: 17.5” x 8.25” / 21cm x 44.5cm
Adult S: 19” x 8.5” / 21.5cm x 48.5cm
Adult M: 20.5” x 8.75” / 22cm x 52cm
Adult L: 21.5” x 9” / 23cm x 54.5cm
To be worn with 1”- 2” (2.5 cm-5 cm) negative ease.

Gauge: 18 sts x 36 rounds = 4” (10 cm) with US 9 (--- mm) in stockinette.

Yarn:
For sizes: Baby (Toddler, Child)(Adult S, Adult M, Adult L)
63 (96, 109)(121, 135, 145)yards
63 (96, 110)(122, 135, 145)m

Yarn used:
Jimmy Beans Reno Rafter 7. (DK Weight; 100% Rafter 7 Merino Wool; 100g; 215 yards/196 meters). 1 skein. Color used: Portal.

Skills to Explore: k2tog/ssk decreasing, ribbing, working flat, working in the round.