Baby Knit Hat Pattern

Materials

• Yarn: 1 skein of soft, worsted weight yarn in grey
• Needles: US size 8 (5 mm) circular needles
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge

18 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

Abbreviations

• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• Rnd: Round
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• CO: Cast on
• BO: Bind off

Instructions

1. Cast On: CO 60 stitches using the long-tail cast-on method on the circular needles.
2. Join in the Round: Being careful not to twist the stitches, join to work in the round and place a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of the round.
3. Brim: Work in 1x1 ribbing (K1, P1) for the first 2 inches (5 cm). This will create a stretchy brim.
4. Body of Hat: Switch to stockinette stitch (K in the round) and knit until the hat measures 5 inches (12.7 cm) from the cast-on edge.
5. Decreases: Begin decrease round by K2tog (knit two together) across the round, repeating until you have approximately 30 stitches left.
6. Continue Decreasing: Knit a round plain, then repeat the K2tog round again until you are down to about 15 stitches.
7. Knit Together: Finally, knit all stitches together to leave with 5-6 stitches remaining. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail.
8. Finishing: Pull the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight. Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.
9. Create Top Knot: For the top knot, cut a piece of yarn about 12 inches long, fold it in half, and tie it to the top of the hat securely, making a little pom-pom or tuft.

Final Touches

A gentle hand wash is recommended to keep your hat looking beautiful. Allow to air dry flat.

This adorable baby knit hat is sure to keep your little one warm and stylish. Enjoy your knitting!