Knitted Newborn Baby Beanie

Oh, the sweet charm of a knitted newborn baby beanie! This adorable accessory is not just about keeping your little one cozy and warm but also adding a touch of cuteness to their outfit. The soft, delicate yarn gently hugs their tiny head, creating a snug and stylish look perfect for those precious early days. With a variety of colors and patterns to choose from, you can find the perfect beanie to match any outfit. Whether it's a classic solid color or a playful striped design, these beanies are sure to make your little bundle of joy even more adorable!

Knitting materials and tools:

Circular (40 cm) and double-pointed knitting needles 3.5 mm (US 4). Switch to double-pointed needles when shaping the crown.

Yarnspirations, Bernant Premium – 100% acrylic.

Weight Category – Medium (4). Quantity – 25 grams for 1 hat

Knit newborn baby beanie size:

Head circumference: 36-39 cm (14-15.5 in)

Age: Newborn – 2 months

Gauge: 17-18 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette

Common abbreviations of knit stitches:

k – knit

p – purl

skpo – Slip, Knit, Pass Over: Slip one stitch to the right needle knitwise, knit in the next stitch and drop this stitch off the left needle, insert the left needle into the slipped stitch, pass it over the knit stitch and it’s done

k2tog – knit two together

st(s) – stitch(es)

Newborn baby beanie knitting pattern:

Knitting body of the baby beanie:

Cast on 48 sts or any other number multiple of 6. Place a stitch marker and join to knit in rounds.

Rounds 1-7: [k1, p1] – repeat around. The ribbing part measures about 3-3.5 cm (1.4 in)

Round 8: knit all stitches around.

Repeat Round 8 until the hat measures 10 cm from the brim.

Shaping the crown of the baby beanie:

Switch to dpn.

Round 1: [k4, k2tog] – repeat 8 times

Round 2: knit all stitches around. (40)

Round 3: [ k3, k2tog] – repeat around.

Round 4: knit all stitches around. (32)

Round 5: [ k2, k2tog] – repeat around.

Round 6: knit all stitches around. (24)

Round 7: [ k1, k2tog] – repeat around.

Round 8: knit all stitches around. (16)

Round 9: [k2tog] – repeat around. (8)