Make your little one a baby hat for spring/summer with this free and easy pattern.
The pattern uses basic knitting stitches, stocking stitch, to knit 1 row then purl the next row, this is great for any beginner knitters.
It will also introduce you to shaping, through increases and decreases.
*Please scroll down to see the free pattern*
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Flat Knit Hat Pattern
I used a lovely light blue cotton from Rico design for the pattern, but any baby cotton will knit up well.
I normally like to knit hats on circular needles, as I find it easier and there is no seaming, however, this hat is knit flat on straight needles, then joined at the seam.
I used mattress stitch to join the seam and this hid the join quite well.
The knit baby hat was made with a light blue cotton from Rico – Rico Cotton Aran and they have many different shades.
I think it would look good in any colour, you could even add a different colour for the rolled brim or knit one in stripes.
Baby Hat Knitting Pattern
This baby hat knitting pattern is a great pattern for beginners or anyone who prefers to knit hats flat.
I normally like to knit hats in the round, as I just find it easier and there is no seaming at the end. However, when I seamed this baby hat I used a simple flat seam and it was hidden really well.
How To Knit A Baby Hat
You can scroll down to see the free pattern below or you may choose to purchase the printable ad-free pdf version from my shop.
Materials
- 1 x ball of Rico Creative cotton Aran in the colour Smoky Blue 31.
- Any medium weight yarn / yarn weight guide
Tools
- 4mm (US 6) straight knitting needles
- 5.5mm (US 9) straight knitting needles
- Darning needle
- Tape measure
- Scissors
Pattern Instructions
- With 4mm (US 6) straight needles Cast on 61 sts and work 4 rows in st st.
- Change to size 5.5mm straight needles and work 16 rows in st st.
- Decrease > Row 1 – *K8, K2tog* rep from * to last st and K1.
- Work 3 rows in st st.
- Decrease > Row 2 – *K7, K2tog* rep from * to last st and K1.
- Work 3 rows in st st.
- Decrease > Row 3 – *K6, K2tog* rep from * to last st and K1.
- Work 3 rows in st st.
- Decrease > Row 4 – *K5, K2tog* rep from * to last st and K1.
- Purl 1 row
- Decrease > Row 5 – *K4, K2tog* rep from * to last st and K1.
- Purl 1 row
- Decrease > Row 6 – *K3, K2tog* rep from * to last st and K1.
- Purl 1 row
- Decrease > Row 7 – *K2, K2tog* rep from * to last st and K1.
- Purl 1 row
- Decrease > Row 8 – *K2tog* rep from * to last st and K1.
- Leave a length of yarn (say about 5/6 inches) and cut, thread the yarn through the rem st and with the wrong side of the hat facing you, secure the yarn.
Making Up >
Sew the seam (I used the mattress stitch for this and you can’t see the seam on the right side).
Roll the brim and secure it into position with a stitch or two.
Notes
Gauge > 6 sts / 6 rows in 1”
Size >
This pattern is to fit baby size 0-3 months
For sizes 3-6 months and 6-9 months, please see the pattern available in my shop, that has all 3 sizes.
Abbreviations / Knitting Abbreviations List
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Begin(ning)
Cont = Continue(ing)
K – Knit
K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
P – Purl
Rem = Remaining
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
St(s) = Stitch(es)
St St = Stocking Stitch
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Happy Knitting! xoxo
