Rhodanthe
Rhodanthe is designed to frame the face with a gorgeous stacking of daisy stitches. This delightful stitch makes for a quaint and dainty bonnet with a timeless appeal. Rhodanthe takes its name from a native Australian paper daisy, evoking the soft beauty of sunlit landscapes and gentle breezes. Its delicate texture and floral inspiration lend a romantic charm, making it a perfect heirloom piece to treasure or gift. Crafted with care, it captures both elegance and simplicity in every stitch.
Construction:
Rhodanthe is a seamless bonnet that is constructed from the front to the back. The stitches framing the face are worked first. The back of the bonnet is then shaped using decreases similar to a sock heel. Stitches are picked up along the bottom of the bonnet to complete the edging. Finally i-cord and applied i-cord are worked to finish the bonnet.
Stitch pattern is both charted and written.
Sizing:
Six sizes to fit from premmie through to child.
Size range fits head size from 12”/30.5cm to 20”/51cm.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Techniques used:
Knit and Purl
Increasing and decreasing
Lace
Working from charts (optional)
Picking up stitches
I-cord
Applied I-cord
Yarn Requirements:
* Augustbird Egret (70% ethical superfine merino/30% tussah silk; 312yd 286m/100g) - 1 skein
* OR 5ply/sport weight yarn of approximately 65/60 (80/75, 95/85, 115/105, 130/120, 150/140) yards/metres.
Sample shown in Augustbird Egret ‘Wine and Roses’ colourway.
Original yarn used is a firmly spun twist-on-twist construction blended yarn with a 5 ply construction.
Tension:
24 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches in stocking stitch
It is advisable to swatch and adjust your needles accordingly to ensure you maintain a consistent tension throughout this project.
Needles and Notions:
* US4/3.75mm: circular needle and DPNs
* two removable stitch markers
* darning needle
