This cute little hat is quick and easy! You can whip one up in an evening and take it to a baby shower the next day! This little cap is knit "in the round", with a rolled brim, a heart pattern knit around the cap (or any colorwork pattern that's a multiple of 2, 4, or 8 stitches will work), and an I-cord 'topknot'.
This should fit a baby from 0-6 months, but I didn't have a baby
head
to try it
on. When I block my hats, I blow up a balloon to what I seem to
remember
is a baby size head.
Here's what you'll need:
1 skein worsted wt. yarn (I used Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Worsted
oddballs; 1/2 skein of the MC), plus small amount of contrasting color
for the hearts
Size 7 double point and 16" size 7 circular needles (I worked
most of the hat on a #7 16" circular
needle,
then
switched to the dps when I got to the decrease section).
1 stitch marker.
Gauge: 4 sts=1" on #7 needles
(this would give you an 18" circumference)
Using #7 circular needles, Cast on 72 sts in main color. Place
your marker at beginning
of
round. Working in the round, and knitting every round,
knit 20 rounds. Your brim should be rolling up as you work.
Work heart design
in contrasting color:
Start at bottom of chart and work over 8 stitches & repeat
around Here are written instructions:
Row 1: *k3 MC, k1 CC, k4 MC, repeat from * around.
Row 2: *k2 MC, k3 CC, k3 MC, repeat from * around.
Row 3: *k1 MC, k5 CC, k2 MC, repeat from * around.
Row 4: *k7 CC, k1 MC, repeat from * around.
Row 5: *k3 CC, k1 MC, repeat from * around.
Row 6: *k1 MC, k1 CC, k3 MC, k1 CC, k2 MC; repeat from * around.
Scandinavian Star Motif
Christmas Tree Motif
This is a 7 stitch repeat, as is the heart
motif, so either can be used without having to make any changes in
stitch count. Here are written instructions:
Row 1-3: *K3 MC, K1 brown, k4 MC, rep from * around
Row 4: *K7 Green, K1 MC,
rep from * around
Row 5: *K1 MC, K5 Green, K2 MC,
rep from * around
Row 6: *K2 MC, K3 Green, K3 MC,
rep from * around
Row 7: *K3 MC, K1 Green, K4 MC,
rep from * around
Pumpkin
Motif.
Talented Knitter Natasha Brenchley
sent me this picture of the preemie hat she made using the pumpkin
graph:
Chick Motif
NOTE: I haven't tried these
yet, so I can't tell you how they'll actually
look! If anyone has pictures of hats they've made using these
motifs please send them.
Continue in MC until hat measures about 4 1/2" from the bottom of
the
rolled
brim (in other words, DON'T unroll the brim to measure!), then begin
decreasing:
1st dec row: k6, k2tog, repeat around
2nd dec row: k5, k2tog, repeat around
3rd dec row: k4, k2tog, repeat around
4th dec row: k3, k2tog, repeat around
5th dec row: k2, k2tog, repeat around
6th dec row: k1, k2tog, repeat around
7th dec row: k2 tog, repeat around
You should have 9 sts on 3 needles. Work around on these sts
for 3 1/2".
Bind off. Tie the long "stem" into a knot. Weave in loose
ends. Find a baby
to adorn!
I have successfully used worsted weight wools (Brown Sheep Lamb's
Pride is my favorite) , La Gran mohair, handspun angora (so soft for
some
lucky baby!) and a good quality chenille for my hats, and all turned
out great.
If you do use a thicker yarn, you might need to make your "stem"
longer,
as it
can be difficult to tie the knot if the yarn isn't as stretchy.
Also, the
mohair and the chenille made a larger hat.
"Rolled Brim Baby Hat with a Topknot" pattern ©
2001 By Laurie Kynaston; http://www.vintageknits.com. You
may share this
pattern on your on-line knitting pattern collections or in newsletters,
providing
this notice remains attached. (I would appreciate notification if
you use this pattern!) This pattern is intended for personal use,
or
for charitable donations/sale. Please contact me at
lavs@vintageknits.com for permission to include this pattern in any
written collection or to use it for commercial purposes.
Preemie version
Materials Needed: sport weight or
dk weight yarn
Size 7 double pointed needles
Cast on 48 sts, distribute among 3 needles (16
sts on each), join, careful
not to twist stitches. Mark beginning of round or
use tail from cast on as
starting marker.
Knit all stitches until knitting measures 5
inches (I unroll the brim to
measure this part).
Start decreases:
Round 1: *K6, K2 tog, repeat around
Round 2: *K5, K2 tog, repeat around
Round 3: *K4, K2 tog, repeat around
Round 4: *K3, K2 tog, repeat around
Round 5: *K2, K2 tog, repeat around
Round 6: *K1, K2 tog, repeat around
Round 7: K2 tog repeat around
You should have 6 stitches left. Knit around
on
these stitches for about 3
½ inches. Bind off the stitches, weave in
ends & tie the top tube in a
knot.
Newborn Version
Materials: worsted
weight yarn
10 ½ double pointed needles
Cast on 36 sts, distribute among 3 needles (12
sts on each), join, careful
not to twist stitches. Mark beginning of round or
use tail from cast on as
starting marker.
Knit all stitches until knitting measures 4
½-5 inches (I unroll the brim
to measure this part).
Start decreases:
Round 1: *K4, K2 tog, repeat around
Round 2: *K3, K2 tog, repeat around
Round 3: *K2, K2 tog, repeat around
Round 4: *K1, K2 tog, repeat around
Round 5: K2 tog repeat around
You should have 6 stitches left. Knit around
on
these stitches for about 3
½ inches. Bind off the stitches, weave in
ends & tie the top tube in a
knot.
"Rolled Brim Baby Hat with a Topknot" pattern © 2001 By Laurie Kynaston; http://www.vintageknits.com. You may share this pattern on your on-line knitting pattern collections or in newsletters, providing this notice remains attached. (I would appreciate notification if you use this pattern!) This pattern is intended for personal use, or for charitable donations/sale. Please contact me at lavs@vintageknits.com for permission to include this pattern in any written collection or to use it for commercial purposes.
Updated July 19, 2007
