Knitted Top Baby Hat
The knitted top baby hat is an adorable and cozy accessory to keep your little one warm and fashionable. Crafted with soft yarn and a cute design, this hat is perfect for adding a touch of charm to any outfit. With its snug fit and gentle texture, it ensures that your baby stays comfortable and stylish all day long. Whether you're heading out for a stroll in the park or simply spending a day indoors, this knitted top baby hat is the perfect finishing touch to complete your baby's ensemble. Embracing both functionality and cuteness, it's a must-have addition to any baby's wardrobe!
Materials:
To make 2 hats in any size, you will need…
- 1 skein of Purl Soho’s Morning, 75% organically grown cotton and 25% yak. Each skein is 191 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 70 (80, 90) total yards required.
- US 5 (3.75 mm), 12-inch circular needles, optional
- A set of US 5 double pointed needles
- Stitch markers, including one unique
We knit our hats in the following sizes and colors…
- Newborn: Heirloom White + Tender Green
- 3–6 Months: Grassland Gray + Cucumber Ice
- 6–12 Months: Yellow Apple + Pink Radish
GAUGE
21 stitches and 31 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
SIZES
Newborn (3-6 Months, 6-12 Months)
- Finished Circumference: 12½ (13¾, 14¾) inches
- Finished Height: 7 (7½, 8) inches, excluding I-cord, with edge unrolled
PATTERN
BODY
Cast 66 (72, 78) stitches onto circular or double pointed needles. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
Place unique marker and join for working in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
Knit every round until piece measures 4¼ (4½, 4¾) inches from cast-on edge, unrolled.
CROWN
NOTE: If you cast on with circular needles, change to double pointed needles when necessary.
Set-Up Round: [K22 (24, 26), place marker] 2 times, knit to end of round.
Decrease Round: [Knit to 2 stitches before next marker, knit 2 together (k2tog), slip marker] 3 times. [3 stitches decreased]
Repeat Decrease Round 19 (21, 23) more times. [6 stitches remain]
Next Round: *K2tog, remove marker, repeat from * to end of round. [3 stitches remain]
I-CORD
With remaining 3 stitches, work an I-cord for 3½ inches.
Bind-Off Row: K1, k2tog, pass first stitch over second stitch and off right needle.
FOR TOP KNOT STYLE
Cut yarn, leaving an 8-inch tail. Pull it through remaining stitch.
Thread tail onto a tapestry needle. Draw tail through tip of I-cord, leaving enough ease so I-cord remains straight, then weave it into the inside of the Crown.
Weave in any remaining ends and gently wet block.
Tie I-cord in a knot, and you’re done!
FOR TOP LOOP STYLE
Cut yarn, leaving an 8-inch tail. Pull it through remaining stitch.
Thread tail onto a tapestry needle. Make a loop with I-cord and draw tail through fabric at base of I-cord, then weave it into the inside of the Crown.
Weave in any remaining ends and gently wet block.