Knitted Wiser Baby Sun Hat

The Knitted Wiser Baby Sun Hat is an adorable and practical accessory for keeping your little one safe under the sun while looking cute and stylish. Crafted with soft material and intricate detailing, this sun hat is designed to provide both comfort and protection. With its charming design and adjustable chin strap, it's a wonderful choice for sunny days out or for adding a touch of charm to any outfit. Your wiser baby will not only look irresistibly cute but will also be shielded from harmful UV rays with this delightful sun hat!

Yarn: Moda Vera Gelato. One 50g ball each in Pink, Red, and Purple

Needles: 2.25mm straight needles

Crochet hook (optional, for ties): 3.50mm

Tension: 28 sts x 40 rows = 10cm2 in stocking stitch

To Fit: 12 months approx. (45-50cm head circumference)

Tip: When changing colours, leave a long tail and do not weave in ends as you go. When working the seam after the hat has been knitted, use these tails to switch to the matching yarn so the seam is less noticeable.

Using red, CO 256 sts. Work in garter stitch for 28 rows.

Next Row: [k2tog] to end. 128 sts. Change to purple.

Starting with a WS row, work in stocking stitch for 15 rows (end on WS row). Change to Pink.

Work a further 22 rows.

Decrease for crown

Row 1: [k6, k2tog] to end. 112 sts.

Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12: P all sts.

Row 3: [k5, k2tog] to end. 96 sts.

Row 5: [k4, k2tog] to end. 80 sts.

Row 7: [k3, k2tog] to end. 64 sts.

Row 9: [k2, k2tog] t end. 48 sts.

Row 11: [k1, k2tog] to end.32 sts.

Row 13: [k2tog to end]. 16 sts.

Row 14 (WS): [p2tog] to end. 8 sts.

Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Using a tapestry needle, pass tail through 8 remaining live stitches and pull tight. Using mattress stitch, work back seam.

Using pink, work lazy daisy stitch along purple band, beginning on the 6th row. Make each daisy 7 sts wide, and 8 rows high, leaving a space of 10 sts between each daisy.

Crochet ties (optional – make 2)

Please note: The following instructions are written in US crochet instructions. A US single crochet is the same as a UK double crochet.

Using pink and a 3.50mm crochet hook, work a chain until it is 22cm long.

Rows 1 and 2: Work a single crochet into each stitch.

Fasten off. Attach each tie to the underside of the hat where yarn changes from red to purple, such that the ties hang behind the ears of the wearer. Weave in ends.