NOTE: Any unauthorized use, reproduction or sale of the knitting patterns is strictly prohibited. You may use this website and the knitting patterns for limited non-commercial, educational and personal use only. If you need clarification, email the team: stoke@bbc.co.uk *** Thank you Ruth鈥檚 Mum for letting us use it on our site. Yarn Double Knitting Needles Size 4mm (old size 8) Work on the figures in brackets for the larger sizesCast on 34 (42,50,58,66,78,90) 1st row Knit 3, *Purl 2, Knit 2, Repeat from * to last 3 sts., Purl 32nd row As row 13rd row Knit 1, *Knit 2 together, Purl 2, repeat from* to last stitch. Purl 14th row K 2, inc in the next stitch, P 1*knit 1, inc in the next stitch, P 1 Repeat from*to last st, P15th row K 17, (21,25,29,33,39,45) turn and cast on 3 (4,5,6,7,6,5,) stitches Work on these stitches. The remaining stitches may be put on a knitting pin, or a length of yarn. 6th row Purl 2, Knit 2, Purl to end7th row Knit to last 4 stitches, Purl 2, Knit 2. Repeat rows 6 and 7, four (five, seven, eight nine, ten, eleven) times then row 6 once more. Next row (knit 2 tog, knit 3) to last 5 stitches. Knit 1, Purl 2, Knit 2Next row Purl 2, Knit 2, Purl to endNext row (Knit 2 tog.Knit 2) to last 5 stitches, Knit 1, Purl 2, Knit 2Next row Purl 2 Knit 2 Purl to endNext row (Knit 2 tog.Knit 1) to last 5 stitches, Knit 1, Purl 2, Knit 2.Next row Purl 2, Knit 2, Purl to end First four sizes only:Next row: Knit 2 tog all along row to the last stitch, Knit 1*Break off yarn, leaving about 8" and thread this through the remaining stitches.*Secure but do not break off thread. Fifth size only:Next row: Knit 2 together, all along the row to the last stitch Knit 1.Next row: Purl.Next row: Knit 2 together, all along the row.Repeat from * to * Sixth size only:Next row: Knit 2 together along the row to last stitch. Knit 1.Next row: PurlNext row: Knit 2 together, all along the row to the last stitch, Knit 1.Repeat from * to * Seventh size only:Next row: Knit 2 tog all along the rowNext row: PurlNext row: Knit 2 together all along the row.Repeat from * to * ALL SIZES: Join Yarn to the other side and cast on 3 (4,5,6,7,6,5) stitches Row 5: Knit 2 Purl 2, Knit to endRow 6 : Purl to the last 4 stitches, Knit 2, Purl 2. Hand Knit Vent Hat for Glan Clwyd Special Care Babies (Continued) Repeat rows 5 and 6. 4 ( 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,) times Next row: Knit 2, Purl 2, Knit 1, (knit 2 together Knit 3 ) to end of the rowNext row: Purl to the last 4 stitches, Knit 2, Purl 2Next row: Knit 2,Purl 2, Knit 1, (Knit 2 tog Knit2) to end of the row.Next row: Purl to the last 4 stitches, Knit 2, Purl 2.Next row: Knit 2 , Purl 2, Knit 1, ( Knit 2 together. Knit 1) to end of the rowNext row: Purl to the last 4 stitches, Knit 2, Purl 2Next row: Knit 1, then Knit 2 together all along the rowNext row: Purl First Four Sizes only:*Break off Yarn, leaving about 8" and thread this through remaining stitches. Secure but do not break off thread.* Fifth Size only:Next row: Knit 2 Together all along the rowRepeat from * to * Sixth Size only:Next row : Knit 1, then Knit 2 together all along the row Seventh Size only:Next row: Knit 2 together all along the rowNext row: PurlRepeat from * to * All Sizes With right sides facing, sew up back of the bonnet. With right side facing, fold right "flap" over left " flap" and sew each flap down with a couple of stitches. The "flaps" should be in line with the last row of welt. Using the top remaining thread, sew two or three stitches to set the top of the bonnet where the "crossover" starts. NOTE: The bonnet may be finished with ribbons or crochet ties. Before you send to your local Hospital please check if they use this type of bonnet. |
