8. The Parisian Honeycomb Brioche Bonnet
A modern take on vintage millinery, this close-fitting bonnet features deep honeycombed texture and delicate neck cords.
- What This Idea Means: An aesthetic accessory that frames the face, keeps ears warm, and ties comfortably beneath the chin or hangs loose across the collarbones.
- How to Make It: Work flat on straight or circular needles in Honeycomb Brioche stitch to produce a pillowy, thermal fabric. Knit a rectangular panel to the required crown depth, then shape the back using short rows or centered decreases. Pick up stitches along the bottom neck edge to work a narrow i-cord edge and extended tie strings.
- Tips & Variations:
- Knit in dusty blush, terracotta, or warm buttercup yellow.
- Add a subtle ruffled picot edge along the front face opening for a romantic vintage finish.
- Use a wool-alpaca blend to lend soft drape and warmth to the bonnet ties.