PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A FINISHED GARMENT. THIS IS A PATTERN, i.e. INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE THE GARMENT. This listing is for a PDF pattern containing directions to knit the Forget-me-not Boonet. The pattern will be available for download as soon as your payment clears (You will not receive a physical paper copy of the pattern. You will receive an email with a link to download the file). Please not that if you pay via eCheck on Paypal, it can take 3-5 days for your payment to be confirmed by Paypal. *** This charming bonnet with a vintage flair will keep babies and little children protected as well as adorable. Looking for a matching cardigan to create a really special outfit? Here it is! CONSTRUCTION: This bonnet is knit seamlessly and features an easy lace pattern. The front of the bonnet is knit flat; the crown is knit in the round. An attached I-cord and I-cord ties are worked on the neck portion. Both charts and written instructions are provided to accommodate personal preference. SKILLS REQUIRED: Casting on, knitting, purling, decreasing, knitting in the round, following a simple lace pattern (charts and written instructions provided), working I-cord and attached I-cord (explanations provided), yarn over. SIZES: To fit head circumference up to: 16 (17, 18 // 19, 20) inches or 41 (44, 46 // 48, 51) cm. Finished bonnet is approximately 8.75 (10, 11 // 12.25, 13.25) inches or 22 (25.5, 28 // 31, 33.5) cm across front (jaw-to-jaw across forehead). Please note: for optimal fit, some negative ease is built in. Bonnet depth is: 6 (6.75, 7 // 7.75, 8) inches or 15 (17, 18 // 19.5, 20.5) cm. In general it’s best to go by the child’s actual head measurement when selecting the appropriate size. The age labels are just general guidelines. YARN REQUIREMENTS: Approximately 90 (100, 110// 120, 130) yards or 82 (91, 101 // 110, 119) meters of Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino 55% Wool, 33% Microfiber, 12% Cashmere ; 137yd/125m per 50g/1.76oz ball or similar sport weight yarn. Note: If substituting a different yarn weight, please note that row gauge and therefore bonnet total depth may be affected. NEEDLES: US 4 or 3.5 mm needles (or size needed to match stockinette stitch gauge) matching set of double pointed needles (for crown) US 3 or 3.25 mm needles (or one size smaller than needles used to match stockinette gauge) matching set of double pointed needle (for I-cord) NOTIONS: 8 stitch markers (including a different color for BOR m) tapestry needle GAUGE: 24 sts x 32 rows = 4 inches or 10 cm in stockinette stitch after blocking using larger needles.