Andie Hat - Knitting Pattern For Babies in MillaMia Naturally Baby Soft by MillaMia

Andie Hat – Baby Knitting Pattern by MillaMia in Naturally Baby Soft Yarn

The Andie Hat is a charming, beginner-friendly knitted baby hat pattern designed by MillaMia, worked in their beloved MillaMia Naturally Baby Soft yarn. Soft, sweet, and delightfully simple, this pattern is an ideal introduction to knitting for those just starting out, while still producing a beautifully finished accessory perfect for gifting or adding to a little one's wardrobe.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a knitted hat for babies and toddlers, sized to fit ages 0–6 months, 6–18 months, and 18–36 months. The finished hat features a classic, clean silhouette topped with an adorable pompom as a decorative accent. Actual circumference measurements range from 36 cm (14¼ in) up to 44 cm (17¼ in) depending on the size chosen, making it a practical and versatile pattern to have in your collection.

Techniques Used

• Worked flat – the hat is knitted flat in rows rather than in the round, making it accessible to knitters who are not yet comfortable with circular needles or double-pointed needles
• Seamed construction – once the knitting is complete, the hat is joined with a seam, a foundational finishing technique that beginners will find straightforward and satisfying to learn
• Pompom making – a fluffy pompom is added to the crown as a finishing touch, adding a playful, three-dimensional element to the design
• Colour accent work – the pattern uses two colours, a main colour (A) and an accent colour (B), allowing knitters to explore simple two-colour design without complex stranding or intarsia

Stitches Used

• Garter stitch – the entire hat is worked in garter stitch, which is created by knitting every row. This is the most fundamental of all knitting stitches, producing a squishy, ridged fabric that lies flat and is forgiving for new knitters. The tension for this pattern is 25 stitches and 50 rows to 10 cm / 4 in over garter stitch using 3.25 mm (US 3) needles
• Cast on and cast off (bind off) – essential beginner techniques that form the start and finish of the knitted fabric
• Decreasing – simple decrease stitches are used to shape the crown of the hat

Materials Required

This pattern is designed specifically for MillaMia Naturally Baby Soft yarn, a sport weight yarn that is gentle, smooth, and perfectly suited to items worn against a baby's delicate skin. The yarn is sold in 50 g / 1¾ oz balls.

• The main colourway featured in the pattern uses Blue Sky 630 (A) and Oatmeal 602 (B), requiring 1 (2:2) balls of colour A and 1 ball of colour B across all three sizes
• Alternative colourway 2 uses Apple Sorbet 621 (A) and Vanilla 601 (B)
• Alternative colourway 3 uses Vanilla 601 (A) and Ballet Pink 612 (B)
• A pair of 3.25 mm (US 3) knitting needles is all the equipment required

Helpful Tips for Knitters

As noted by MillaMia, one of the most appealing features of this pattern is its economy of yarn. By simply reversing the main and accent colours, you can easily knit two hats from the yarn quantities specified – making this an excellent choice for those who want to create a coordinated set or a thoughtful twin gift. The simplicity of garter stitch throughout means