The written pattern is for 6 months old baby (M size), but if you would like to knit the hat for a small (S size) baby, then cast on 8 stitches less (70 sts) and knit a lower number of rows to accommodate for the height of the smaller head (6 - 10 fewer rows). If you would like to knit the hat for a bigger baby (L size) then you can add 8 stitches (86 sts), and if needed knit more rows in the middle part. You would also adjust the number of stitches between decreases.
I decided to calculate stitches for Small and Large sizes for you - just in case, you would like to make a smaller or bigger hat.
Please let me know of any mathematical errors in my pattern.
Enjoy.
Size:
- head circumference - approx. S-12.5", M-14", L-15.5" (unstretched), up to 14"-18"-20" (stretched)
- hat height - approx. 6"-7"-7.5"
- ribbing height - 1"
Gauge:
10 sts & 20 rows = 2” (garter stitch)
Material:
- Yarn: 1 skein of KnitPicks, Bare, DK weight; 100% Merino wool; Color: hand-colored; 100 g; 246 yds; Note: you could also use either 1 ball of SWISH DK (100% Fine Superwash Merino), or 1 ball of CAPRA DK YARN (85%merino and 15% cashmere - these links are affiliated links.
- Straight knitting needles #5 (3.75 mm)
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
Abbreviations:
S - small size (0-3 months)
M - medium size (6 months)
S - small size (0-3 months)
M - medium size (6 months)
L - large size (9-12 months)
CO - cast on
K - knit
P - purl
sl last st wyf - slip first stitch purl-wise with yarn in front
K - knit
P - purl
sl last st wyf - slip first stitch purl-wise with yarn in front
CDD - Center Double Decrease - first insert your working needle knit-wise through the first two stitches on your main needle, then slip them off together (DO NOT knit them together, just slip them), knit the next stitch, and then pass both slipped stitches together over the stitch you just knitted
st(s) - stitch(es)
Step-by-Step Directions:
Foundation - cast on 70-78-86 stitches
RIBBING:
Row 1-6 *[K1, P1]* - to end of the row, turn
MIDDLE PART:
Let's start row count from 1
Rnd 1-43 K1tbl, K68-76-84, sl last st wyf
Knit until your middle part measures approximately 3.75"- 4.25"- 4.75". My middle part measured 4.25"
VERSION #1
DECREASING FOR THE TOP OF THE HAT:
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| This seam is one stitch off-center |
This decrease part is written according to my video (see above), which I was making without any pattern. It was more or less free knitting - I was designing the hat as I was videotaping. However, the seam is one stitch off-center.
If you want perfectly centered seam, see VERSION #2 with the CENTERED DECREASE below.
Let's start row count from 1
Rnd 1 K1tbl, K8-9-10, CDD, *[K14-16-18, CDD]* - repeat 3x, K6-7-8, sl last st wyf
Rnd 2 K1tbl, K6-7-8, P1, *[K14-16-18, P1]* - repeat 3x, K8-9-10, sl last st wyf
Rnd 3 K1tbl, K7-8-9, CDD, *[K12-14-16, CDD]* - repeat 3x, K5-6-7, sl last st wyf
Rnd 4 K1tbl, KK5-6-7, P1, *[K12-14-16, P1]* - repeat 3x, K7-8-9, sl last st wyf
Rnd 5 K1tbl, K6-7-8, CDD, *[K10-12-14, CDD]* - repeat 3x, K4-5-6, sl last st wyf
Rnd 6 K1tbl, K4-5-6, P1, *[K10-12-14, P1]* - repeat 3x, K6-7-8, sl last st wyf
Rnd 7 K1tbl, K5-6-7, CDD, *[K8-10-12, CDD]* - repeat 3x, K3-4-5, sl last st wyf
Rnd 8 K1tbl, K3-4-5, P1, *[K8-10-12, P1]* - repeat 3x, K5-6-7, sl last st wyf
Rnd 9 K1tbl, K4-5-6, CDD, *[6-8-10, CDD]* - repeat 3x, K2-3-4, sl last st wyf
Rnd 10 K1tbl, K2-3-4, P1, *[K6-8-10, P1]* - repeat 3x, K4-5-6, sl last st wyf
Rnd 11 K1tbl, K3-4-5, CDD, *[K4-6-8, CDD]* - repeat 3x, K1-2-3, sl last st wyf
Rnd 12 K1tbl, K1-2-3, P1, *[K4-6-8, P1]* - repeat 3x, K3-4-5, sl last st wyf
Rnd 13 K1tbl, K2-3-4, CDD, *[K2-4-6, CDD]* - repeat 3x, K0-1-2, sl last st wyf
Rnd 14 K1tbl, K0-1-2, P1, *[K2-4-6, P1]* - repeat 3x, K2-3-4, sl last st wyf
FINISHING THE SMALL HAT:
With the use of hook pull yarn through all the remaining stitches, make a knot. Then sew your sides together (line up your stitches well) and weave in all your loose ends (tails).
Rnd 13 K1tbl, K2-3, CDD, *[K2-4, CDD]* - repeat 3x, K0-1, sl last st wyf
Rnd 14 K1tbl, K0-1, P1, *[K2-4, P1]* - repeat 3x, K2-3, sl last st wyf
FINISHING THE MEDIUM HAT:
With the use of hook pull yarn through all the remaining stitches, make a knot. Then sew your sides together (line up your stitches well) and weave in all your loose ends (tails).
Rnd 15 K1tbl, K2, CDD, *[K2, CDD]* - repeat 3x, sl last st wyf
Rnd 16 K1tbl, P1, *[K2, P1]* - repeat 3x, K2, sl last st wyf
FINISHING THE LARGE HAT:
With the use of hook pull yarn through all the remaining stitches, make a knot. Then sew your sides together (line up your stitches well) and weave in all your loose ends (tails).
VERSION #2
PERFECTLY CENTERED DECREASE FOR THE TOP OF THE HAT AND CENTERED SEAM
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| Here you can see a perfectly centered seam |
Let's start row count from 1
Rnd 1 K1tbl, K7-8-9, CDD, *[K14-16-18, CDD]* - repeat 3x, K7-8-9, sl last st wyf
Rnd 2 K1tbl, K7-8-9, P1, *[K14-16-18, P1]* - repeat 3x, K7-8-9, sl last st wyf
Rnd 3 K1tbl, K6-7-8, CDD, *[K12-14-16, CDD]* - repeat 3x, K6-7-8, sl last st wyf
Rnd 4 K1tbl, K6-7-8, P1, *[K12-14-16, P1]* - repeat 3x, K6-7-8, sl last st wyf
Rnd 5 K1tbl, K5-6-7, CDD, *[K10-12-14, CDD]* - repeat 3x, K5-6-7, sl last st wyf
Rnd 6 K1tbl, K5-6-7, P1, *[K10-12-14, P1]* - repeat 3x, K5-6-7, sl last st wyf
Rnd 7 K1tbl, K4-5-6, CDD, *[K8-10-12, CDD]* - repeat 3x, K4-5-6, sl last st wyf
Rnd 8 K1tbl, K4-5-6, P1, *[K8-10-12, P1]* - repeat 3x, K4-5-6, sl last st wyf
Rnd 9 K1tbl, K3-4-5, CDD, *[K6-8-10, CDD]* - repeat 3x, K3-4-5, sl last st wyf
Rnd 10 K1tbl, K3-4-5, P1, *[K6-8-10, P1]* - repeat 3x, K3-4-5, sl last st wyf
Rnd 11 K1tbl, K2-3-4, CDD, *[K4-6-8, CDD]* - repeat 3x, K2-3-4, sl last st wyf
Rnd 12 K1tbl, K2-3-4, P1, *[K4-6-8, P1]* - repeat 3x, K2-3-4, sl last st wyf
Rnd 13 K1tbl, K1-2-3, CDD, *[K2-4-6, CDD]* - repeat 3x, K1-2-3, sl last st wyf
Rnd 14 K1tbl, K1-2-3, P1, *[K2-4-6, P1]* - repeat 3x, K1-2-3, sl last st wyf
FINISHING THE SMALL HAT:
With the use of hook pull yarn through all the remaining stitches, make a knot. Then sew your sides together (line up your stitches well) and weave in all your loose ends (tails).
Rnd 13 K1tbl, K1-2, CDD, *[K2-4, CDD]* - repeat 3x, K1-2, sl last st wyf
Rnd 14 K1tbl, K1-2, P1, *[K2-4, P1]* - repeat 3x, K1-2, sl last st wyf
FINISHING THE MEDIUM HAT:
With the use of hook pull yarn through all the remaining stitches, make a knot. Then sew your sides together (line up your stitches well) and weave in all your loose ends (tails).
Rnd 15 K1tbl, K1, CDD, *[K2, CDD]* - repeat 3x, K1, sl last st wyf
Rnd 16 K1tbl, K1, P1, *[K2, P1]* - repeat 3x, K1, sl last st wyf
FINISHING THE LARGE HAT:
With the use of hook pull yarn through all the remaining stitches, make a knot. Then sew your sides together (line up your stitches well) and weave in all your loose ends (tails).
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