Lyra Bonnet & Socks - Knitting Pattern For Babies in Debbie Bliss Luna

Lyra Bonnet & Socks Knitting Pattern for Babies by Debbie Bliss

The Lyra Bonnet & Socks is a charming baby knitting pattern by Debbie Bliss, designed to be worked in the luxurious Debbie Bliss Luna yarn. This downloadable PDF pattern covers two coordinating baby accessories — a classic bonnet and a pair of matching socks — sized to fit babies aged 0–3 months and 3–6 months. The set makes an ideal handmade gift for newborns and young babies, combining timeless style with practical warmth.

Yarn and Materials

Both the bonnet and the socks are knitted in Debbie Bliss Luna, a 4-ply weight yarn, worked in the shade Moss 04. Each piece requires just one 25g ball of Luna, making this an economical and achievable project. Luna is a fine, lightweight yarn well suited to delicate baby accessories, providing a soft and gentle fabric against a baby's skin.

• Socks: 1 x 25g ball of Debbie Bliss Luna in Moss 04; pair of 3.25mm (US 3) needles
• Bonnet: 1 x 25g ball of Debbie Bliss Luna in Moss 04; pair of 3.25mm (US 3) needles and a 3mm (US 2–3) circular needle

Tension

The stated tension is 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm/4in over stocking stitch using 3.25mm (US 3) needles. Achieving the correct tension is especially important with baby garments and accessories, where fit and sizing are critical even across small size ranges.

The Lyra Bonnet

The bonnet is a classic baby head covering designed to keep little ones snug and warm. It is worked flat on straight needles and is a seamed construction, meaning pieces are joined together after knitting. The bonnet makes use of a 3mm circular needle in addition to the standard pair of needles, likely for picking up and working border or edging stitches around the face opening or brim of the bonnet.

Working a bonnet flat and seaming it is a traditional approach that produces a neat, structured shape. The seamed technique is a hallmark of many classic baby knitting patterns and results in a tidy finish that holds its form well through washing and wear.

The Lyra Socks

The socks are also worked flat using a pair of 3.25mm (US 3) needles and are then seamed to create the finished sock shape. The pattern includes shaping for the instep, with stitches picked up along the inside edge to create a well-fitted foot. The construction begins with a cast-on of 36 (40) stitches and opens with a rib row worked in k1, p1 rib, which provides a neat, stretchy cuff.

The instep shaping is a key feature of the sock construction. Stitches are picked up and knitted evenly along the inside edge of the instep to shape the foot correctly, a technique that creates a comfortable and well-proportioned baby sock. Working socks flat and seaming them is an accessible alternative to working in the round, making this approach particularly suitable for knitters who are not yet confident with double-pointed needles.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Stocking stitch (st st) — the primary fabric stitch, creating a smooth knit face
• Garter stitch (g-st) — worked by knitting every row, often used for borders and texture
• K1, P1 rib — used for the sock cuff, providing stretch and a neat edge
• M1 (make one) — an increase stitch worked by picking up and knitting into the back of the loop between stitches, used for shaping
• SKPO (sl1, k1, pass slipped stitch over) — a left-leaning decrease used in shaping
• Decrease