Knitted Gentle Breeze Baby Hat

Introducing the Knitted Gentle Breeze Baby Hat, a delightful accessory that combines warmth, style, and comfort for your little one. Crafted with love and care, this hat is perfect for keeping your baby's head cozy during those chilly days. The soft and gentle breeze-inspired design adds a touch of elegance, making your baby look absolutely adorable. The intricate knitting technique creates a beautiful texture that not only adds visual appeal but also provides extra insulation to keep your little one snug and warm. The hat features a stretchy ribbed brim, allowing for a secure and comfortable fit that will stay in place even during your baby's most active moments. Available in a range of charming colors, this hat is the perfect accessory to complete any outfit and make your baby the center of attention wherever you go.

Requires ~

DK yarn

4mm needles

Tension ~

22sts = 4" (10cm)

Preemie Hat Medium Premature 9″ circumference, 4½“ high

Cast on 51sts

Border ~

Rows 1 – 6: S1, knit to end

Now work in pattern ~

Row 1: S1, k1, * k2tog, k2, kfb, kfb, k3, s1, k1, psso, k1, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 2: S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows twice more

Rows 7 – 10: S1, knit to end

Repeat the last 10 rows once more

Next Row: S1, knit to end

Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Shape Top ~

Next Row: *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (41sts)

Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row: *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (31sts)

Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row: *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (21sts)

Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row: * K2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (11sts)

Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’.

With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure

Sew up side seam and weave in ends.

Baby Hat 0 - 3 months – 12″ circumference, 6“ high

Cast on 63sts

Border ~

Rows 1 – 6: S1, knit to end

Now work in pattern ~

Row 1: S1, k1, * k2tog, k2, kfb, kfb, k3, s1, k1, psso, k1, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 2: S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows twice more

Rows 7 – 10: S1, knit to end

Repeat pattern rows 1 - 10 once more

Repeat pattern rows 1 – 6

Next Row: S1, k1, k2tog, knit to last 4sts, s1, k1, psso, k2 (61sts)

Next Row: S1, knit to end

Repeat last row 3 times more

Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Shape Top ~

Next Row: *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (49sts)

Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row: *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (37sts)

Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row: *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (25sts)

Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row: * K2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (13sts)

Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’.

With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure

Sew up side seam and weave in ends.