This baby beanie hat pattern is a great project for anyone who loves knitting cables.
The hat is knit with worsted/Aran yarn and uses less than 1 skein in total (with two colours).
Finished off with a pom-pom in a coordinating colour, this hat will be perfect for the winter.
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An Intermediate Level Knitting Pattern
This is an intermediate pattern for those of you who are intermediate skill level and the techniques you will need to know are knit, purl, k2tog, cable stitches and knitting in the round.
Using mainly knit and purl stitches, it will also introduce you to decreasing and shaping.
If you have never knit in the round before you can watch my video tutorial here.
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern:
This baby beanie pattern is great for any advanced beginner knitters.
- You should be comfortable casting on and casting off, as well as knitting in garter stitch.
- You should be comfortable working the purl stitch.
- How to K2tog.
- You should be comfortable knitting in the round.
- You should also be comfortable reading knitting patterns.
- And understanding knitting abbreviations and terms.
Baby Beanie Hat Pattern (Cable Knit)
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Notes
The hat knits up quickly and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit.
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Skill Level – Intermediate
Size –
- Baby Size – 6-12 months
- Hat length lying flat w/o pom = 9 inches
- Width lying flat = 5.5 inches
Gauge – 16 stitches x 24 rows in 4×4 inches/10×10 cm
The Supplies You Need…
Yarn
- 1 skein of Kartopu Melange Wool in Grey / 100 g (3.5 oz) / 170 m (185 yd)
- 1 skein of Kartopu Melange Wool in Light Grey / 100 g (3.5 oz) / 170 m (185 yd)
- This yarn is available from Hobium Yarns online.
- Worsted/Aran weight yarn
- Yarn weight Medium 04
- Yarn weight guide
Needles
- Set of 4mm (US 6) 16-inch circular needles.
- Set of 5 mm (US 8) 16-inch circular needles.
- You may also need a set of 5mm (US 8) Double pointed needles for the decreases.
- 5mm (US 8) Cable needle.
Notions
Other Tools
- Pom pom maker Clover 2 – 1/2 inch Large.
Abbreviations / Knitting Abbreviations List
- CO – Cast on
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Cont = Continue(ing)
- C2B – Cable 2 back – slip the next st onto a cable needle and hold at the back of the work, K1, then K1 from the cable needle.
- C4B – Cable 4 back – slip the next 2 sts onto a cable needle and hold at the back of the work, K2, then K2 from the cable needle.
- C6B – Cable 6 back – slip the next 3 sts onto a cable needle and hold at the back of the work, K3, then K3 from the cable needle.
- C6F – cable 6 forward – slip the next 3 sts onto a cable needle and hold at the front of the work, K3, then K3 from the cable needle.
- K = Knit
- K2tog = Knit the next 2 stitches together
- M1 – Make one stitch
- P – Purl
- P2tog – Purl the next 2 stitches together
- PM Place marker
- Rep = Repeat
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
Pattern
Yarn A – Grey / Yarn B – Light Grey
Using 4mm (US 6) 16″ circular needles and Yarn A – Cast on 62 sts, join in the round and pm, being careful not to twist the sts.
Round 1: *K1, P1 – rep from * to end of the round.
Rep round 1 until the brim of the hat measures 4 inches.
Change to 5mm (US 8) 16″ circular needles.
Next round: *K5, M1, – rep from * to last 2sts, K1, M1, K1. (75 sts).
Change to Yarn B.
- Round 1: *K9, P2, K2, P2 – rep from * to the end of the round.
- Round 2: *C6B, K3, P2, C2B, P2 – rep from * to the end of the round.
- Round 3: Rep round 1.
- Round 4: *K9, P2, C2B, P2 – rep from * to the end of the round.
- Round 5: Rep round 1.
- Round 6: K3, C6F, P2, C2B, P2 – rep from * to the end of the round.
- Round 7: Rep round 1.
- Round 8: Rep round 4.
Rep round 1 through to round 8 until the piece measures 8 inches from the CO edge.
Decrease (you may need to use the 5mm (US 8) Double pointed needles for the decreases).
- Round 1 – *K2tog, K1 – 3 times, P2tog, K2, P2tog – rep from * to the end of the round.
- Round 2: *K6, P1, K2tog, P1 – rep from * to the end of the round.
- Round 3: *K6, P1, K1, P1 – rep from * to the end of the round.
- Round 4: *C4B, K2, P2tog, P1 – rep from * to the end of the round.
- Round 5: *K2tog, K1 – 2 times, P2tog – rep from * to the end of the round.
- Round 6: *K2tog twice, P1 – rep from * to the end of the round.
- Round 7: K2tog – rep from * to the end of the round.
Cut yarn leaving a long tail of around 10 inches.
Secure the last stitch closed and weave in any loose ends.
Make a pom pom in Yarn A and stitch to the top of the hat.
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Nancy C. says
Louise,
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Very sincerely,
N.K.C.
Louise Bollanos says
Hello Nancy, thank you so much for your kind words, I’m so happy you like the patterns! Happy knitting 🙂
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Louise Bollanos says
Hello Maureen, thank you so much for your kind words!
I hope you enjoy the patterns, take care, Louise 🙂
Linda says
Hi,
Love this pattern but am wondering if the gauge is measured using size 6 needles or size 8?
I look forward to hearing back from you.!
Linda
Louise Bollanos says
Hello Linda, the gauge was worked out with the larger size needles used in the pattern.
I hope that helps!
Louise
ALISON FISHER says
Thankyou for sharing this wonderful pattern. I am looking for a pattern for a 2-3 year old. Can your pattern be adapted for this as it is such a lovely pattern. Look forward to hearing back from you. xx
Louise Bollanos says
Hello Alison,
Sorry I only have this pattern for size 6-12 months for now.
To adjust you would have to cast on more stitches and work out the cable repeats evenly.
This hat pattern may interest you – https://www.handylittleme.com/kids-beanie-knitting-pattern/
Thanks,
Louise
Elisa says
Hello, I’m from Indonesia and I’m thankful for your baby beanie hat pattern. It’s my favorite WIP now. Can’t wait until it finishes and show to you. Thank you so much.
Louise Bollanos says
Hello Elisa,
I’m so happy that you are enjoying the pattern.
I would love to see a photo when you are finished, you can add it to the Handy Little Me Facebook group or tag me on Instagram @handylittleme.
Happy knitting!
Louise
Anna says
Hi! I’m working on this hat right now & just wondering at what round of the pattern do you need to end on before starting the decrease rounds? This is my first time doing cables, and I’m in love with them!! Thank you so much for this beautiful pattern! I tweaked it a bit since I didn’t want the fold up brim. It is turning out so cute!
Louise Bollanos says
Hello Anna,
You will end the final round before the decreases – on round 8 so that you complete the 8 rounds of the pattern before you start to shape.
I hope that helps!
Louise
Pari says
I am fairly new to knitting. In this pattern, in round 2 : C6B, K3, P2, C2B, P2
Does this mean cable 3 to the back K3, knit the 3 from the cable and then knit 3 again before the P2?
Thank you,
Louise Bollanos says
Hello Pari,
You would knit the cable C6B (see the abbreviations) and after that knit 3 sts, then purl 2sts, C2B, then Purl 2 sts.
These 3 sts that are after the C6B are not included in the cable.
I hope that helps!
Louise
Pari says
Thank you that helps. I love this hat and want to knit it for my grandchild. Thank you for your quick response.
Have a good day!