Helmets and Hats in Sirdar Supersoft Aran - 1338 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Supersoft Aran 1338 – Knitted Helmets and Hats for Babies and Children (Birth to 7 Years)

This Sirdar pattern 1338 is a downloadable PDF featuring four charming knitted headwear designs sized to fit babies and children from birth through to 7 years old. Each design is worked in Sirdar Supersoft Aran yarn, a wonderfully soft aran-weight yarn that makes every piece gentle against delicate skin. The pattern covers six size brackets: 0–6 months, 6–12 months, 1–2 years, 2–3 years, 4–5 years, and 6–7 years, making it a versatile addition to any knitter's collection for gifting or building a children's wardrobe.

The Four Designs at a Glance

1. Helmet with Pompom

A classic knitted helmet that wraps snugly around the head and frames the face, offering excellent coverage of the ears, neck, and chin — ideal for cold-weather wear. The design is finished with a pompom on top, adding a playful, decorative touch that children love. A button fastening is incorporated into the design, securing the chin strap or front opening neatly. This helmet is worked in Sirdar Supersoft Aran shade 904, and just one 100g ball is sufficient for every size in the range.

• Key features: Pompom trim, button fastening, full ear and neck coverage
• Yarn shade: Sirdar Supersoft Aran 904
• Materials: 1 x 100g ball, 4mm and 5mm knitting needles, 1 button

2. Cabled Helmet

The Cabled Helmet brings a touch of classic texture to practical headwear. Cable knitting is a traditional technique that creates raised, rope-like twists across the fabric by crossing groups of stitches over one another — typically using a cable needle. The result is a beautifully structured, visually striking fabric with added warmth due to the extra depth the cables create. Like the Helmet with Pompom, this design provides full coverage of the ears and neck, making it a superb choice for autumn and winter. It is knitted in Sirdar Supersoft Aran shade 905, again requiring only one 100g ball across all six sizes.

• Key features: Cable panel detailing, full ear and neck coverage, structured texture
• Yarn shade: Sirdar Supersoft Aran 905
• Materials: 1 x 100g ball, 4mm and 5mm knitting needles, stitch holders

3. T-Bag Hat

The T-Bag Hat is a fun and distinctive design with a gathered or shaped top that gives it its characteristic silhouette — reminiscent of a tea bag in form. This style of hat is popular for children due to its relaxed, slouchy appearance and the ease with which it can be pulled on and off. It is knitted in Sirdar Supersoft Aran shade 844 and requires just one 100g ball for any size. The design is well suited to knitters looking for a quick and satisfying project with a result that stands out from a standard beanie.

• Key features: Distinctive gathered or shaped top, easy to wear, playful silhouette
• Yarn shade: Sirdar Supersoft Aran 844
• Materials: 1 x 100g ball, 4mm and 5mm knitting needles

4. Beret

The Beret is a timeless and stylish hat design with a wide, flat crown that sits at an angle on the head. Knitted berets are typically worked by increasing stitches to create the characteristic wide disc shape of the crown, then decreasing back down to a fitted band. This design features a decorative flower with a button centre, adding a charming, feminine detail that makes it perfect as a gift. It is knitted in Sirdar Supersoft Aran shade 903 and, like all designs in