Free Pattern for Knitted Strawberry Bonnet

I hope you enjoy this knitting pattern for a sweet strawberry bonnet! This bonnet comes in two sizes — newborn and toddler sizes!

I loved making these sweet strawberry bonnets.

These bonnets come in two sizes: newborn and toddler.

The newborn size fits 0-6 months.

The toddler size fits 12 months – 3T.

Each size is written as a completely different pattern, so make sure you read the correct pattern listed below!

The ties for both patterns are the same. You’ll simply cast on 60 stitches with your green yarn, knit 3 rows, and then cast off. The ties are sewn onto the bonnet with a tapestry needle.

Both of these bonnets are made with 5.5 mm straight knitting needles and worsted weight yarn. You’ll want worsted weight yarn in green, white, and red.

You’ll also want a tapestry needle for sewing on the ties.

Double check the supply list below before you get started!

Supplies Needed:

• 5.5 mm (US 9) straight knitting needles
• Worsted Weight (weight 4) yarn in Red, White, and Green
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors

Newborn Size Bonnet Pattern

This first pattern will be for the newborn sized bonnet. It will fit sizes approximately 0-6 months.

If you’re interested in the toddler size, I’ll include that afterwards!

Bobble for this pattern: KFB into the same stitch 4 times, lift second through eighth stitch over the first stitch so one stitch remains.

With 5.5mm knitting needles and GREEN worsted weight yarn, cast on 60 stitches.

Row 1: (Knit 3, Make bobble, Knit 2) to end. [see above for bobble pattern]

Row 2: Knit

Row 3: Knit

Row 4: Knit

Row 5: Knit

Row 6: Break green, switch to RED and knit across

Row 7: (in red) Knit 6, Purl to last 6 stitches, Knit 6

Row 8: Knit 6 in red, (Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white) to last 6 stitches, Knit 6 in red

Row 9: In all RED Knit 6, Purl to last 6 stitches, Knit 6

Row 10: Knit 6 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 4 in red, (Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red) to last 13 stitches, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 8 in red.

Row 11: In all RED Knit 6, Purl to last 6 stitches, Knit 6

Row 12: Knit 6 in red, (Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white) to last 6 stitches, Knit 6 in red

Row 13: In all RED Knit 6, Purl to last 6 stitches, Knit 6

Row 14: Knit 6 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 4 in red, (Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red) to last 13 stitches, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 8 in red.

Row 15: In all RED Knit 6, Purl to last 6 stitches, Knit 6

Row 16: Knit 6 in red, (Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white) to last 6 stitches, Knit 6 in red

Row 17: In all RED Knit 6, Purl to last 6 stitches, Knit 6

Row 18: Knit 6 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 4 in red, (Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red) to last 13 stitches, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 8 in red.

Row 19: In all RED Knit 6, Purl to last 6 stitches, Knit 6

Row 20: Knit 6 in red, (Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white) to last 6 stitches, Knit 6 in red

Row 21: In all RED Knit 6, Purl to last 6 stitches, Knit 6

Row 22: Knit 6 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 4 in red, (Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red) to last 13 stitches, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 8 in red.

Row 23: In all RED Knit 6, Purl to last 6 stitches, Knit 6

Row 24: Break white yarn, switch to red only. (Knit 8, K2TOG) to end (54 stitches remaining)

Row 25: Purl all stitches

Row 26: (Knit 7, K2TOG) to end (48 stitches remaining)

Row 27: Purl all stitches

Row 28: (Knit 6, K2TOG) to end (42 stitches remaining)

Row 29: Purl all stitches

Row 30: (Knit 5, K2TOG) to end (36 stitches remaining)

Row 31: Purl all stitches

Row 32: (Knit 4, K2TOG) to end (30 stitches remaining)

Row 33: Purl all stitches

Row 34: (Knit 3, K2TOG) to end (24 stitches remaining)

Row 35: Purl all stitches

Row 36: (Knit 2, K2TOG) to end (18 stitches remaining)

Row 37: Purl all stitches

Row 38: (Knit 1, K2TOG) to end (12 stitches remaining)

Row 39: Purl all stitches

Cast off all stitches. Use a tapestry needle to sew the back of the head all the way to where your garter stitch edging is on the bonnet.

To create the ties: Cast on 60 stitches with your green yarn, knit 3 rows, and then cast off. The ties are sewn onto the bonnet with a tapestry needle.

Toddler Sized Bonnet Pattern

The toddler size for this bonnet will fit approximately 12 months – 3T.

Bobble for this pattern: KFB into the same stitch 4 times, lift second through eighth stitch over the first stitch so one stitch remains.

With 5.5 mm knitting needles and worsted weight yarn, cast on 70 stitches in GREEN.

Row 1: In green, (Knit 3, Make Bobble, Knit 2) to end

Row 2: Knit all stitches in green

Row 3: Knit all stitches in green

Row 4: Knit all stitches in green

Row 5: Knit all stitches in green

Row 6: Knit all stitches in green

Row 7: Knit all stitches in green

Row 8: Break green yarn. Knit all stitches across in RED.

Row 9: In red, Knit 6, Purl to last 6 stitches, Knit 6

Row 10: Knit 6 in red, (Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white) to last 8 stitches, Knit 8 in red

Row 11: In red, Knit 6, Purl to last 6 stitches, Knit 6

Row 12: Knit 7 in red, Knit 1 in white, (Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white) to last 6 stitches, Knit 6 in red

Row 13: In red, Knit 6, Purl to last 6 stitches, Knit 6

Row 14: Knit 6 in red, (Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white) to last 8 stitches, Knit 8 in red

Row 15: In red, Knit 6, Purl to last 6 stitches, Knit 6

Row 16: Knit 7 in red, Knit 1 in white, (Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white) to last 6 stitches, Knit 6 in red

Row 17: In red, Knit 6, Purl to last 6 stitches, Knit 6

Row 18: Knit 6 in red, (Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white) to last 8 stitches, Knit 8 in red

Row 19: In red, Knit 6, Purl to last 6 stitches, Knit 6

Row 20: Knit 7 in red, Knit 1 in white, (Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white) to last 6 stitches, Knit 6 in red

Row 21: In red, Knit 6, Purl to last 6 stitches, Knit 6

Row 22: Knit 6 in red, (Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white) to last 8 stitches, Knit 8 in red

Row 23: In red, Knit 6, Purl to last 6 stitches, Knit 6

Row 24: Knit 7 in red, Knit 1 in white, (Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white) to last 6 stitches, Knit 6 in red

Row 25: In red, Knit 6, Purl to last 6 stitches, Knit 6

Row 26: Knit 6 in red, (Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white) to last 8 stitches, Knit 8 in red

Row 27: In red, Knit 6, Purl to last 6 stitches, Knit 6

Row 28: Knit 7 in red, Knit 1 in white, (Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white) to last 6 stitches, Knit 6 in red

Row 29: In red, Knit 6, Purl to last 6 stitches, Knit 6

Row 30: Knit 6 in red, (Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white) to last 8 stitches, Knit 8 in red

Row 31: In red, Knit 6, Purl to last 6 stitches, Knit 6

Row 32: Knit 7 in red, Knit 1 in white, (Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white) to last 6 stitches, Knit 6 in red

Row 33: In red, Knit 6, Purl to last 6 stitches, Knit 6

Row 34: Knit 6 in red, (Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white, Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white) to last 8 stitches, Knit 8 in red

Row 35: In red, Knit 6, Purl to last 6 stitches, Knit 6

Row 36: Knit 7 in red, Knit 1 in white, (Knit 3 in red, Knit 1 in white) to last 6 stitches, Knit 6 in red

Row 37: Break white yarn, switch to knitting with red only. Knit 6, Purl to last 6 stitches, Knit 6

Row 38: (Knit 8, K2TOG) to end (63 stitches remaining)

Row 39: Purl all stitches

Row 40: (Knit 7, K2TOG) to end (56 stitches remaining)

Row 41: Purl all stitches

Row 42: (Knit 6, K2TOG) to end (49 stitches remaining)

Row 43: Purl all stitches

Row 44: (Knit 5, K2TOG) to end (42 stitches remaining)

Row 45: Purl all stitches

Row 46: (Knit 4, K2TOG) to end (35 stitches remaining)

Row 47: Purl all stitches

Cast off all stitches. Use a tapestry needle to sew the back of the bonnet, all the way to where the garter stitch edge begins.

To create the ties: Cast on 60 stitches with your green yarn, knit 3 rows, and then cast off. The ties are sewn onto the bonnet with a tapestry needle.