Make a newborn prop hat with this easy pattern!
The newborn hat is knit in the round, with a longer length added to the crown, so that it can be knotted when complete.
Newborn props can often be expensive and if you are providing them for a photoshoot for your new baby or you are a newborn photographer, then you can easily make a few props with my free knitting patterns.
An Easy Level Knitting Pattern
This is an easy pattern for those of you who are advanced beginner level, and the techniques you will need to know are casting on, casting off and knit and purl stitches.
It will also introduce you to shaping, through simple increases and decreases.
If you have never knit in the round before you can watch my video tutorial here.
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This 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.
- You should be comfortable knitting in the round.
- You should also be comfortable reading knitting patterns.
- And understanding knitting abbreviations and terms.
Find more newborn prop knitting patterns here.
The newborn hat is knit in the round, with a longer length added to the crown, so that it can be knotted when complete. Please note > The instructions are written for smaller sizes. If changes are necessary for larger size the instructions will be written thus ( ). The circumference of the head is worked out like this > 0-3 months = 14-15″ / 3-6 months = 15-16″ / 6-12 months = 16-17″ / 18-24 months = 18-19″ Please measure to make sure you have the right circumference for your hat as every baby is different and may need to go up or down a size. Abbreviations > Approx = Approximately Beg = Begin(ning) Cont = Continue(ing) K = Knit K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together P – Purl M1 = Make 1 stitch Rem = Remaining Rep = Repeat Rnd(s) = Round(s) SKPO – Slip one, knit one St(s) = Stitch(es)Newborn Prop Hat Knitting Pattern
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Happy Knitting! xoxo