Cozy Knitted Baby Hat

Cozy Knitted Baby Hat Pattern

This cozy knitted baby hat is designed to fit newborns to approximately 3 months of age. It's an excellent project for beginners and will introduce you to simple stitches and techniques while creating a cute accessory for a little one.

Materials Needed:

• White worsted weight yarn (approx. 200 yards)
• Size 8 (5 mm) knitting needles
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors
• 1 pom-pom maker or yarn for making a pom-pom

Gauge:

16 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

Abbreviations:

• CO: Cast On
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• BO: Bind Off
• RS: Right Side
• WS: Wrong Side

Instructions:

1. Cast On 64 stitches. Use the long-tail method for a stretchy edge.
2. Row 1 (RS): Knit all stitches.
3. Row 2 (WS): Purl all stitches.
4. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until the hat measures approximately 5 inches from the CO edge.
5. Begin Decreases:
   • Row 1 (RS): K2, K2tog, repeat to end of row (48 stitches remain).
   • Row 2 (WS): K all stitches.
   • Row 3 (RS): K1, K2tog, repeat to end of row (32 stitches remain).
   • Row 4 (WS): K all stitches.
   • Row 5 (RS): K2tog across the row (16 stitches remain).
   • Row 6 (WS): K all stitches.
   • Row 7 (RS): K2tog across the row (8 stitches remain).
6. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail (about 10 inches). Thread this tail through a tapestry needle and weave through the remaining stitches. Pull tight to close the top of the hat.
7. Weave in all ends with tapestry needle.
8. Make a Pom-Pom: Using a pom-pom maker or your fingers, create a pom-pom and attach it to the top of the hat.

Final Touch:

Your cozy knitted baby hat is now complete! Dress up your little one or gift it to a loved one. Enjoy!