This cute little hat is an adaptation for babies of my “Winterlude hat” pattern: thinner yarn ideal for the little ones (soft, washable), and elasticity that makes it comfortable and cosy.

Only basic skills are needed: knit and purl in the round, and basic decrease techniques.

Instructions are written, and a chart is provided for the textured pattern.

This lovely unisex pattern is knit in the round and from the bottom up, and comes in 4 baby sizes:

• Preemie (P): to fit head circumference from 28 to 33 cm (11” to 13”). Hat height: 11 cm (4.25”).
• Newborn (N): to fit head circumference from 33 to 38 cm (13” to 15”). Hat height: 12.5 cm (5”).
• 6 months (6): to fit head circumference from to 43 cm (15” to 17”). Hat height: 14.5 cm (5.75”).
• 12 months (12): to fit head circumference from to 48 cm (17” to 19”). Hat height: 16.5 cm (6.5”).

Hat heights allow the brim to cover the baby’s ears.

Yarn recommendation:
I used Pingouin Pingoclassic, but this yarn is now discontinued.
Suggestions for yarn substitution can be found here on YarnSub.

Many thanks to my talented testers batty4yarn eyenowhour Moni69 crumbgrubbers LadyDaVinciKnits petkat knitnskate and mugginsquilts!!!!