Here's a grey one, made a bit bigger than the first:
I'd like to try and get one with a more flat crown, kind of like this:
I was thinking that if I used a bit thicker yarn (for increased body) and continued to knit above the band without increasing for a few rows, then tapered into the flat portion of the bonnet, it might work. Can any of you experienced knitters help me here? Thanks in advance!
EDIT: Another approach, based on another part of the painting above, might be to start the hatband portion smaller, letting it stretch more to fit on the head. Do you think this might have the same effect? Here's what I'm talking about (notice the perportions of the bonnet, when not being worn):
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