For Small Baby size bonnet, repeat Side row 2 until you have a total of 7 side rows and 10 rows total for your project. ER 35: Working in BLO, sl st across (5). Attach to sts 21 and 22 of Row 11 with a Slst2TOG. Ch 1 and turn. For Child size bonnet, repeat Side row 2 until you have a total of 16 side rows and 22 rows total for your project. Part 3: Brim Rows For Medium Baby size bonnet, repeat Side row 2 until you have a total of 10 side rows and 14 rows total for your project.

Repeat rows 7&8 until the ear measures 5in/12.5cms from cast on ending after completing a row 7. Row 9 – sl1, ssk, k6, k2tog, k1 (10sts) Work in a k2p2 ribbing (k2p2 across) for 5 rows. slipping the 1 flat portion for a 1 stitch salvage edge. Next row – sl1, k2tog, knit across (63sts) Finishing Row Continued: Rotate your work so that you can work down the other side of the previous rows. Work 1 SC into the side of each row. Fasten off leaving a 10 inch yarn end for sewing. ER 60-71: Repeat ER 2 and ER 3, attaching to sts 38-42 in Row 11 as you go. At the end of ER 71, attach with a sl st to st 42 of Row 11. Ch 1 and turn. Continue on to finishing instructions.Similarly, dress the kids in old clothes, or give them an apron to protect their regular outfit. An old adult T-shirt is an easy way to protect clothes if you don't have an apron to hand. Work in a k2p2 ribbing (k2p2 across) for 4 rows. slipping the 1 st on each row flat portion for a 1 stitch salvage edge. End after completing a wrong side row. Brim Row 3: CH2, turn, DC in first ST, BPDC into next ST, *FPDC into next ST, BPDC into next ST,* repeat from *to* until only one ST remains. DC in last ST. ER 59: Working in BLO, sl st across (5). Attach to sts 36 and 37 of Row 11 with a Slst2TOG. Ch 1 and turn.

ER 51: Working in BLO, sl st across (5). Attach to sts 31 and 32 of Row 11 with a Slst2TOG. Ch 1 and turn.You will now be working rows perpendicular to the bonnet. This will create the ribbed edging. These rows will be referred to as Edging Rows (ER). In the following instruction I will be referencing a sl st to attach to Row 11. This refers to Row 11 of the bonnet. Last Row continued: Rotate your work until you can work into the other side of the side rows. Work 1 SC into the side of each side row, Work 2 SC into the side of each Brim row. CH 31. SC into second CH from the hook. SC into the next 29 CH.

Finishing Row: CH1, rotate your work so that you can work down the side of the previous rows. Work 1 SC into the side of each row. Work 1 SC into the same CH that row 1 was worked into, CH1, Work another SC into the same CH row 1 was worked into.

Work in a k2p2 ribbing (k2p2 across) for 5 rows. slipping the 1 flat portion for a 1 stitch salvage edge. You only need some card, pom poms, coloured tissue paper, glue and scissors to create most of these DIY Easter hats, which come with easy-to-follow instructions. Do not bind off. Cut a tail appx 6-8ins/15-17.5cms long. Using a yarn needle, pull through remaining stitches and cinch sts closed tightly. Weave in ends. Repeat rows 7&8 until the ear measures 6ins/15cm from cast on ending after completing a row 7. Row 9 – sl1, ssk, k9, k2tog, k1 (13sts)

Last Row: CH 31, SC in second CH from hook. SC in next 29 CHs. (A total of 30 SC), rotate your work so you can work into the side of the rows from Part 2 and 3. Work 2 SC into the side of each brim row. Work 1 SC into the side of each side row. Brim Row 2: CH2, turn, DC in first ST, FPDC into next ST, *BPDC into next ST, FPDC into next ST,* repeat from *to* until only one ST remains. DC in last ST. To place your ears, start by folding the bonnet so that it lays flat. We will place the ears into the very center of the side rows and so many inches below the fold on the bonnet. (See the photo below). How far down you sew the ears will depend on the size of bonnet you are making. Note: We are continuing on from part 2, becuase row count will vary based on the size you are making, we are starting the row count over. All sizes will work the same number of brim rows. This time of year was always my busiest time of year in my etsy shop. Why? Bunny Bonnets. I sold a couple thousand bunny bonnets over the decade my etsy shop was open. By April I LOATHED bunnies. I’m not going to lie, I’m so happy I don’t have to spend 14 hours a day making the same thing over and over and over again this spring. But I may make a bunny bonnet just for my own baby because next year she’ll probably be too big for one. *wipes tear*ER 19: Working in BLO, sl st across (5). Attach to sts 11 and 12 of Row 11 with a Slst2TOG. Ch 1 and turn. ER 43: Working in BLO, sl st across (5). Attach to sts 26 and 27 of Row 11 with a Slst2TOG. Ch 1 and turn.