Poppy

Poppy Hat by JustJussi

What is Being Made

Poppy is a knitted hat pattern designed by Justine Turner, available in seven different sizes to fit ages ranging from newborn through small adult. The pattern accommodates infants at newborn, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, and 18 months, as well as toddlers and children aged 2-4 years and 4-10+ years. This versatile design allows crafters to create fitted, comfortable hats suitable for babies and growing children.

Techniques Used

The Poppy hat employs fundamental knitting techniques accessible to beginner-level knitters. The construction method uses straight needles throughout, with the hat shape formed through deliberate row sections of knitting rather than complex shaping methods. A key technique featured in this pattern is the wrap and turn method, which the pattern instructions explain in basic terms to help knitters understand this essential short-row shaping technique. The pattern also includes guidance on proper casting off methods, offering both knitwise and purlwise cast-off options depending on the desired finish.

Stitches Used

The Poppy hat utilizes essential knitting stitches suitable for beginner crafters:

• Garter stitch - created by knitting every row, forming a textured, reversible fabric that lies flat and provides excellent drape for hat construction
• Knit stitch - the fundamental stitch that forms the base of the pattern
• Purl stitch - used in specific sections and for alternative cast-off methods
• K2tog (knit two together) - a basic decrease stitch used to shape the hat crown and reduce stitches
• M1 (make one) - an increase stitch for adding stitches where shaping requires expansion

Materials

The Poppy pattern accommodates flexibility in yarn selection, offering instructions for three different yarn weights to suit various preferences and fiber availability. The pattern is designed to work with DK weight yarn, though alternative yarn weights are supported within the pattern instructions. Crafters will need straight needles appropriate to their chosen yarn weight, as the pattern uses straight needle construction throughout rather than circular needles or double-pointed needles.