Knit Easter Bonnet

Here's another hoodie/bonnet inspired by the Lion's Brand Pattern. Directions below if you would like to make one.

Supplies
Size 8 needles
100% cotton 4 ply yarn

SK2P - Slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slip stitch over k2tog.

*Directions are designed to fit a 2 year old.
1. Cast on 73 stitches with green yarn
2. Purl across entire row

switch yarn to pink

3. K1, *yo, k1, SK2P, k1, yo, k1; repeat from * to end
4. Repeat rows 2 and 3 until piece measures 8 inches. (use same color yarn for the following rows).

Finishing
With right sides facing together, 3 needle bind off
Weave in loose ends

Ties
Cut 6 strands of yarn 30 in long each.
Divide into two groups.
On the bottom corner of the bonnet thread the three strands. Braid till piece measures 10 inches, knot, trim. Repeat on opposite side.

* rows 2 and 3 are a quill eyelet pattern ( multiple of 6 sts plus 1)