Knitting baby hats are awesome gifts to welcome the newborn in the family. Knit a set of hats for each month of the first year of the baby and they form a nice gift set for a baby shower. These hats are easily customizable, just place a few flowers of different sizes and the fresh colors of the hat really stand out well. In this pattern worsted weight yarn is used with US 10.5 needles however you can use yarns of choice. Pattern includes instructions for hat, large bloom and small bloom, and includes directions for both knitting in the round and for knitting flat.
Step 1: Materials
- Worsted weight yarn in bright cheerful colors (note: if knitting for charity, be sure to use a machine washable yarn, as most hospitals will sterilize them)
- US 10.5 (6.5mm) straight needles (if knitting flat)
- US 10.5 (6.5mm) circular needles and set of 4 US 10.5 DPNs (for knitting in the round)
- Tapestry Needle
- Gauge – 14 Stitches and 19 Rows = 4 inches
Step 2: Notes
Sizing: Hat is very stretchy and fits a variety of heads, but be sure to check head circumference first to ensure best fit.
- Preemie 11”-12” Circumference
- Newborn/Baby 14”-16” Circumference
- Toddler/Child 17”-19” Circumference
Step 3: Abbrevations
- CO – Cast On
- BO – Bind off (knitwise)
- KFB – Knit front and back of stitch
- K2tog – Knit two stitches together
- PM-Place Marker
Step 4: Direction for Hat (Knitted Flat Version)
CO 40 (48, 56) sts (leave an extra long tail for seaming up later)
Work 6 rows of K2 P2 ribbing
Switch to stockinette until hat measures 5 (6, 6.5) inches from CO edge.
Decrease:
Row 1: K2, K2tog across row
Row 2: Purl
Row 3: K1, K2tog across row
Row 4: Purl
Row 5: K2tog across row
Use the tapestry needle to break yarn leaving a long tail. Thread through remaining stitches and pull tightly. Seam up the back and weave in ends.
Step 4: Incase of Direction for Hat (Knitted Round Version)
CO 40 (48, 56) sts
Join in the round, being careful not to twist, PM
Work 6 rows of K2 P2 ribbing
Switch to stockinette (knit all rows) until hat measures 5 (6, 6.5) inches from CO edge.
Decrease:
Row 1: K2, K2tog across row
Row 2: Knit
Row 3: K1, K2tog across row
Row 4: Knit
Row 5: K2tog across row
Using tapestry needle, break yarn leaving a long tail. Thread through remaining stitches, pull tightly, and weave in ends.
Step 5: Flower size
Large Bloom:
CO 5 sts.
Row 1: KFB each st (10 sts)
Row 2: Purl
Row 3: KFB each st (20 sts)
Row 4: Purl
Row 5: KFB each st (40 sts)
BO and attach to hat.
Small Bloom:
CO 3 sts.
Row 1: KFB each st (6 sts)
Row 2: Purl
Row 3: KFB each st (12 sts)
Row 4: Purl
Row 5: KFB each st (24 sts)
BO and attach to hat.
And these cute baby hats are ready!
Photo credits & source: fiberfluxblog.com