Baby Hats in Hayfield Baby Blossom DK - 4839 - Downloadable PDF

Baby Hats in Hayfield Baby Blossom DK – Pattern 4839

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Hayfield presents four charming baby hat designs, all worked in Hayfield Baby Blossom DK yarn. Sized to fit babies and toddlers from birth through 2 years (covering age ranges 0–6 months, 6–12 months, and 1–2 years), the collection offers a variety of styles to suit every little one. Each design is rated as intermediate in difficulty, making them ideal for knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to explore more structured shaping and finishing.

The Four Hat Designs

Turnback Hat

The Turnback Hat is a classic baby beanie featuring a folded brim that adds a neat, polished finish. This style is a timeless choice for newborns and young babies, providing warmth while remaining easy to put on and take off. It is knitted in Hayfield Baby Blossom DK shade 358, one 100g ball of which is sufficient for all three sizes.

Helmet

The Helmet is a practical, cosy design that covers the ears and fastens under the chin, making it especially useful for keeping babies warm in cooler weather. It features stitch holders used during construction and is fastened with 2 buttons, adding both function and a decorative detail. This design is worked in Hayfield Baby Blossom DK shade 350, with one 100g ball required across all sizes.

Knot Hat

The Knot Hat is a playful and popular baby hat style, recognisable by its knotted top which gives it a distinctive, whimsical appearance. It is a favourite for newborn photoshoots and everyday wear alike. Worked in Hayfield Baby Blossom DK shade 359, one 100g ball is all that is needed for any of the three sizes.

Bonnet

The Bonnet is a traditional and elegant baby hat design that frames the face beautifully and ties or fastens at the chin. It is finished with 1 button for a sweet, classic look. This design uses Hayfield Baby Blossom DK shade 357, again requiring just one 100g ball per size.

Knitting Techniques Used

All four hats in this pattern are constructed using the bottom-up method, meaning knitting begins at the lower edge of the hat and works upward toward the crown. The pieces are worked flat on straight needles and then seamed to finish, rather than being knitted in the round. This approach is well suited to knitters who prefer working on two needles and are comfortable with seaming techniques such as mattress stitch or backstitch to join edges neatly.

Stitches and Construction Details

• Knit and purl stitches form the foundation of all four designs, with ribbing commonly used for hat brims and edges to provide stretch and a snug fit.
• Stitch holders are required for the Helmet design, used to hold live stitches while other sections are worked.
• Shaping techniques such as decreases are used to form the crown of each hat, giving a neat and well-fitted finish.
• The Turnback Hat incorporates a folded brim, requiring the knitter to work an extended lower section that is turned back on itself.
• The Knot Hat is shaped so that the top of the hat can be tied into a knot after finishing.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Hayfield Baby Blossom DK – a DK weight yarn available in the shades used: 358 (Turnback Hat), 350 (Helmet), 359 (Knot Hat), and 357 (Bonnet). One 100g ball per design is sufficient for all sizes.
• Needles: One pair of 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles and one pair of 3¼mm (