Smocked Bonnet and Booties Knitting Pattern (PDF Download)

Smocked Bonnet and Booties Knitting Pattern

Knit a beautiful smocked bonnet with matching booties using this delicate and traditional knitting pattern. Featuring knitting-in-lace detail and full smocking instructions, this set creates a timeless outfit suitable for any season.

Designed to fit both babies and reborn dolls, this pattern is ideal for gifts, keepsakes, or everyday wear.

Sizes:

To fit babies approx. 3lb to 0–3 months

Also fits 15–22" reborn dolls

Skills Required:

Knit, purl, smocking (instructions included), yarn forward, knit 2 together, pick up stitches, knitting in lace

Materials

15–16” / 37.5–40cm Height (Approx 3–4lb Prem):

• 100g 4ply yarn (main colour)
• 20g 4ply yarn (contrast colour)
• 2 buttons
• 6m knitting-in-lace (252 holes)
• Ribbon for bonnet ties
• Embellishments (optional)
• Cable needle
• 1 x pair 2.75mm needles
• Tension: 30 sts, 38 rows to 10cm

16–17” / 40–42.5cm Height (Approx 4–6lb Prem):

• 100g 4ply yarn (main colour)
• 20g 4ply yarn (contrast colour)
• 2 buttons
• 6m knitting-in-lace (252 holes)
• Ribbon for bonnet ties
• Embellishments (optional)
• Cable needle
• 1 x pair 3.25mm needles
• Tension: 28 sts, 36 rows to 10cm

18–19” / 45–47.5cm Height (Approx 6–7lb Newborn):

• 100g 4ply yarn (main colour)
• 20g 4ply yarn (contrast colour)
• 2 buttons
• 6m knitting-in-lace (252 holes)
• Ribbon for bonnet ties
• Embellishments (optional)
• Cable needle
• 1 x pair 3.75mm needles OR DK yarn with 3.25mm needles
• Tension: 26 sts, 34 rows to 10cm

20–21” / 50–52.5cm Height (Approx 8–10lb Newborn):

• 100g DK yarn (main colour)
• 30g DK yarn (contrast colour)
• 2 buttons
• 6m knitting-in-lace (252 holes)
• Ribbon for bonnet ties
• Embellishments (optional)
• Cable needle
• 1 x pair 3.75mm needles
• Tension: 24 sts, 32 rows to 10cm

22” / 55cm Height (0–3 Months):

• 100g DK yarn (main colour)
• 30g DK yarn (contrast colour)
• 2 buttons
• 6m knitting-in-lace (252 holes)
• Ribbon for bonnet ties
• Embellishments (optional)
• Cable needle
• 1 x pair 4mm needles
• Tension: 22 sts, 30 rows to 10cm