Easy Newborn Knit Hat Pattern (straight needles)
Newborn Knit Hat Pattern : Easy Flat-Knit Pattern
This little easy newborn knit hat pattern was first made for my grandson, for him coming home from the hospital.
And I was asked to knit more for the local maternity unit as they were are perfect fit
It’s a simple, comforting easy knitting project that beginners can manage without stress.
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The whole hat is worked flat on two straight needles, then seamed up the back.
The top is then gathered to create that soft, rounded newborn shape.
Materials
1 oz DK/Double Knit baby yarn (100% acrylic recommended) One ball makes approx. 5 hats.
4.00 mm Knitting needles (Consider using 4.5 mm needles to cast on edge to help make the hat brim stretchy for newborns)
Finished Size (Newborn)
- Width: 5.5 in
- Length: 6.75 in
Instructions
1. Cast On
Cast on 72 stitches. Make sure your cast-on edge is extremely loose.
(Alternatively, cast on using a needle one size larger.)
2. Ribbed Band
Work in K1, P1 ribbing until the band measures 1.75 inches.
3. Main Body
Work the following two-row sequence:
- Row 1: Knit
- Row 2: Purl
Repeat these two rows until the entire piece measures 4.5 inches, ending after a purl row.
4. Shape the Crown– Crown decreases
Row 1 (RS): *K6, K2tog* repeat to end (63 sts)
Row 2 (WS): Purl all sts.
Row 3 (RS): *K5, K2tog* repeat to end (54 sts)
Row 4 (WS): Purl all sts.
Row 5 (RS): *K4, K2tog* repeat to end (45 sts)
Row 6 (WS): Purl all sts.
Row 7 (RS): *K3, K2tog*repeat to end (36 sts)
Row 8 (WS): Purl all sts.
Row 9 (RS): *K2, K2tog* repeat to end (27 sts)
Row 10 (WS): Purl all sts.
Row 11 (RS): *K1, K2tog* repeat to end (18 sts)
Row 12 (WS): Purl all sts.
Row 13: (RS) K2tog across (9sts)
Finishing: Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull tight to close sew the back seam neatly ( do not pull too tight), matching the ridges and weave in ends
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