What you'll need
| Finished Circumference, in: | 13.75 | 15 | 16.25 | 17.5 | 18.75 |
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KnitPicks Stroll -
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Product Description
This is a fun little gift for the new wee one in your life.
Use little bits of leftover sock yarn and be creative about changing colors.
Approximately 95(110, 120, 140, 160) yds of fingering weight yarn are needed.
While optional, the little bow on the top of this hat is so adorable and fun.
Knit in fingering weight yarn, this hat is lightweight, but tiny and quick to knit.
This hat is knit in the round from the bottom up.
Little Gift Hat by Hope Vickman
What is Being Made
The Little Gift Hat is a knitted infant hat designed by Hope Vickman, available in five sizes to fit newborns through 18-month-old babies. The finished circumferences range from 13.75 inches (35 cm) for newborns up to 18.75 inches (47.5 cm) for 18-month-olds, making this pattern versatile for gifting across multiple age ranges. This beginner-friendly knitting project is ideal for crafters new to hat construction or those seeking a quick, satisfying make.
Techniques Used
The Little Gift Hat employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginners. The hat is constructed in the round using either double-pointed needles (dpns) or a circular needle, depending on the size being made. Smaller sizes (newborn through 6 months) begin on dpns, while larger sizes (12 and 18 months) may transition to a 16-inch circular needle for easier handling. The pattern begins with a ribbed cuff created using a basic knit-purl alternation, which provides stretch and a finished appearance at the hat's brim.
Stitches Used
- Knit (K): The fundamental stitch forming the primary fabric of the hat
- Purl (P): Used in alternation with knit stitches to create the ribbed texture at the cuff
- Knit 2 Together (K2tog): A decrease stitch used to shape the crown of the hat
The ribbing pattern alternates knit and purl stitches in a 1x1 configuration, creating an elastic, textured cuff that frames the face. The crown shaping utilizes knit 2 together decreases to gradually reduce stitches and form the hat's top.
Materials
The pattern calls for approximately 95 to 160 yards of fingering weight yarn (4-ply), depending on the size being knitted. The recommended yarn is KnitPicks Stroll Gradient Duo, a blend of 75% Merino wool and 25% nylon that provides durability and softness suitable for delicate infant skin. One 50-gram ball of this yarn contains 229 yards, providing ample yardage for any size in the range.
Needles required include Size 1 (2.25 mm) double-pointed needles for all sizes and a Size 1 (2.25 mm) 16-inch circular needle for the larger 12 and 18-month sizes. Notions include stitch markers for tracking round beginnings and shaping points throughout the construction.
Pattern Details
Cast-on numbers vary by size, ranging from 110 stitches for newborns to 150 stitches for 18-month-olds. The pattern begins with ribbing worked in the round, established by alternating knit and purl stitches. Care must be taken during the initial join to prevent twisted stitches, which would create a distorted fabric. Stitch markers are placed at the beginning of the round and at other strategic points to guide decreases and maintain pattern accuracy as the hat takes shape.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 3 |
| Designer: | Hope Vickman |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | The Circular needles would only be needed for the two largest sizes. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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