This cute and cozy newborn hat is knit on straight needles and features small textured dots for a unique and adorable look. It's the perfect project for beginners or anyone looking for a quick and satisfying knit!
18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Newborn (fits head circumference approximately 14 inches)
Using long tail cast on, cast on 64 stitches.
Row 1: *K2, P2, repeat from * to end of row.
Rows 2-4: Repeat row 1.
Row 5: Knit all stitches.
Row 6: Purl all stitches.
Rows 7-10: Repeat rows 5 and 6 twice more.
Row 11: *K1, P1, repeat from * to end of row.
Row 12: *P1, K1, repeat from * to end of row.
Rows 13-14: Repeat rows 11 and 12.
Continue in stockinette stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side) for 24 more rows, ending with a purl row.
Next row: *K6, K2tog, repeat from * to end of row (56 stitches remaining).
Next row: Purl all stitches.
Next row: *K5, K2tog, repeat from * to end of row (48 stitches remaining).
Next row: Purl all stitches.
Continue in this manner, decreasing 8 stitches evenly spaced across every knit row until 8 stitches remain.
Break yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches, pull tight to gather, and secure.
Sew up the back seam using mattress stitch.
Weave in any remaining ends and trim. Your adorable newborn hat with small textured dots is now ready to keep a little one cozy and stylish!