Newborn Knit Hat Pattern

Description

This pattern features a ribbed rim and small textured dots throughout the main body, perfect for keeping your precious newborn warm and stylish.

Materials

• Yarn: Light Worsted Weight Yarn (US), Double Knitting (UK), 8 ply (AU). Approximately 50g (100m).
• Needles: US 6 (4 mm) straight needles, UK 8 (4 mm) straight needles.
• Tapestry needle.

Gauge

22 sts x 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

Pattern

Ribbed Rim

1. Cast on 72 stitches.
2. Row 1-12: *K2, P2; repeat from * to end.

Main Body

1. Row 13: *K2, P2; repeat from * to end.
2. Row 14: *K2, P2; repeat from * to end.
3. Row 15: *K2, P2; repeat from * to end.
4. Row 16: *K2, P2; repeat from * to end.
5. Row 17: *K2, P2; repeat from * to end.
6. Row 18: *K2, P2; repeat from * to end.
7. Row 19: *K2, P2; repeat from * to end.
8. Row 20: *K2, P2; repeat from * to end.
9. Row 21: *K2, P2; repeat from * to end.

Textured Dots

To create the textured dots, use the following pattern over the next 10 rows:

• Row 22: *K1, KFB; repeat from * to end (108 sts).
• Rows 23-24: Knit all sts.
• Row 25: *K1, K2tog; repeat from * to end (72 sts).
• Row 26: Knit all sts.
• Row 27: *K2tog; repeat from * to end (36 sts).
• Rows 28-31: Knit all sts.

Finishing

1. Cut yarn, leaving a tail.
2. Thread the tail onto a tapestry needle, draw through remaining stitches, pull tight to close the top of the hat.
3. Weave in ends and trim excess yarn.

Your newborn knit hat with ribbed rim and textured dots is now ready to keep your little one cozy!