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I made this for My 5 yr old grandson

Created by: Jane M

  • Project Details

    About

    The boys don't want knitted jumpers these days so I was more than happy to get a request for a 'Nanna hat'! He said that a shop hat 'wouldn't do' and he was very precise about the colours and the size and order of the stripes! Also there was to be no bobble 😆
    Mum sent me a picture of the required hat (see photo)
    I found this free pattern but worked the ribbed edging as a double thickness using provisional cast on, something I've never done before but will definitely use again. It gets around the issue of too tight a cast-on edge and I think having a turn up edge is annoying.
    I used magic loop method but had some loose stitches where the different yarns were started. I started with 3 row stripes then reduced to 2 row, then 1 row, mainly to reduce the untidiness of the changeover yarns!
    I tried to disguise the jogs but not very effectively
    Anyway, all this will probably be lost on a 5 yr old! 😆
    Just hope it fits?

    Yarns

    • material-yarn
      Aran from stash - Red
    • material-yarn
      Hobbycraft Everyday Aran - Biscuit HEA04
    • material-yarn
      Hobbycraft Everyday Aran - Green HEA09

    Needles & Hooks

    • Circular 5.00mm (US 8) 120cm

    Accessories

    • Tapestry Needle

    Measurements

    Notes: Kids size
    Approx 20cm top of crown to edge of brim

    Tags

    • Headwear
    • Boys

    Craft

    Knitting

    Skill Level

    Beginner

    Status

    Complete
    Started on: Jan 21, 2025 Finished on: Feb 8, 2025

  • Comments

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    9 Comments

    • Elaine C

      • Sittingbourne

      Great hat, Jane, your grandson has definitely got style love his colour choice💕💕
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    • Helen B

      That’s just delightful Jane. 🥰 Five year olds certainly know what they want these days! 😂
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    • Mary E

      Great hat your grandson has made a lovely colour choice It is so nice when you get a request to knit something special for them
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      • Jane M

        Yes, it certainly is..... But I can't help but think of it as Christmas colours! 😆
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    • Mary_B

      • London

      Lovely hat Jane, I love it that your grandson designed it too 💙
      I've tried hard with magic-loop ... can't master it well enough! 😂 Your hat is fab', us knitters lean towards perfectionism ... your grandson will be super impressed with hi new hat! 🥰
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      • Jane M

        Thank you Mary, yes, he's more likely to wear it if it's a special request? 🤔
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    • Jennifer M

      • Daleys Point.

      Lovely beanie, my twin 5 year old grand sons have asked me for beanies.
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