Knitted Cabled Baby & Toddler Hats

Discover the enchanting world of handcrafted knitted cabled baby and toddler hats! These adorable accessories are not only stylish but also provide warmth and comfort for your little ones. Made with love and attention to detail, each hat is a unique piece of art that will make your child stand out from the crowd. These hats are meticulously crafted using soft and cozy yarn, ensuring that your little one stays snug and protected during chilly days. The intricate cable patterns add a touch of sophistication to these already adorable hats, making them a perfect accessory for any occasion. Whether you're dressing up your baby for a special event or simply keeping them cozy during outdoor adventures, these hats are a must-have addition to their wardrobe. So why settle for ordinary when you can adorn your child's head with a one-of-a-kind, hand-knitted masterpiece?

Top Tip - if you are new to cabling - then do it this way ........

c4f = cable 4sts (to the front).
You do this by slipping 2sts on to a cable needle and holding this at the front of your work - then knit the next 2sts - before knitting the 2sts from the cable needle. That's it!

Cabled Baby Hat

Size: 0 – 6 months

Width: 6 “ (15cm) 12” (30cm) all around when stretched out

Height: 6 “ (15cm)

Requirements:

DK yarn ~ 20g

4mm needles

Cable needle

Instructions:

Cast on 67sts

1^st Row: S1, *k1, p1, rep from * to last 2sts, k2

2^nd Row: S1, *p1, k1, rep from * to end

Repeat these 2 rows 4 times more

11^th Row: S1, k1, * p2, k4, p2, k3, repeat from * to last 10sts, p2, k4, p2, k2

12^th Row S1, p1, * k2, p4, k2, p3, repeat from * to last 10sts, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1

Repeat last 2 rows once more

**15^th Row S1, k1, * p2, c4f, p2, k3, repeat from * to last 10sts, p2, c4f, p2, k2

16^th Row S1, p1, * k2, p4, k2, p3, repeat from * to last 10sts, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1

17^th Row: S1, k1, * p2, k4, p2, k3, repeat from * to last 10sts, p2, k4, p2, k2

18^th Row S1, p1, * k2, p4, k2, p3, repeat from * to last 10sts, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1

Repeat last 2 rows twice more ***

Repeat from ** to *** (last 8 rows) twice more

39^th Row S1, k1, * p2, c4f, p2, k3, repeat from * to last 10sts, p2, c4f, p2, k2

40^th Row S1, p1, * k2, p4, k2, p3, repeat from * to last 10sts, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1

41^st Row: S1, k1, * p2tog, k4, p2tog, k3, repeat from * to last 10sts, p2tog, k4, p2tog, k2

42^nd Row S1, p1, * k1, p4, k1, p3, repeat from * to last 8sts, k1, p4, k1, p1, k1

43^rd Row: S1, k1, p1, * s1, k1, psso, k2tog, p1, s1, k2tog, psso, p1, repeat from * to last 7sts, s1, k1, psso, k2tog, p1, k2

44^th Row S1, p1, * k1, p2tog, k1, p1, repeat from * to last st, k1

45^th Row K2tog across row to last st, k1

46^th Row P2tog across row

Cut yarn (leaving a long ‘tail’ to use for sewing up), draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly.
Sew up the seam. Darn away ends.

This hat is so stretchy that it fits 0 - 6 months.

0 - 3 months with the rib folded up and 3 - 6 months with the rib flat and no turn up .

Cabled Baby Hat

Size: 6 – 12 months

Width: 7 ½ “ (19cm) 15” (38cm) all around when stretched out

Height: 7 ½ “ (19cm)

Requirements:

DK yarn

4mm needles

Cable needle

Instructions:

Cast on 77sts

1^st Row: S1, *k1, p1, rep from * to last 2sts, k2

2^nd Row: S1, *p1, k1, rep from * to end

Repeat these 2 rows 5 times more, inc one st at end of last row 78sts

13^th Row: S1, k1, * p2, k4, p2, k3, repeat from * to last 10sts, p2, k4, p2, k2

14^th Row S1, p1, * k2, p4, k2, p3, repeat from * to last 10sts, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1

Repeat last 2 rows once more

**17^th Row S1, k1, * p2, c4f, p2, k3, repeat from * to last 10sts, p2, c4f, p2, k2

18^th Row S1, p1, * k2, p4, k2, p3, repeat from * to last 10sts, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1

19^th Row S1, k1, * p2, k4, p2, k3, repeat from * to last 10sts, p2, k4, p2, k2

20^th Row S1, p1, * k2, p4, k2, p3, repeat from * to last 10sts, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1

Repeat last 2 rows twice more ***

Repeat from ** to *** three times more

49^th Row S1, k1, * p2, c4f, p2, k3, repeat from * to last 10sts, p2, c4f, p2, k2

50^th Row S1, p1, * k2, p4, k2, p3, repeat from * to last 10sts, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1

51^st Row S1, k1, * p2tog, k4, p2tog, k3, repeat from * to last 10sts, p2tog, k4, p2tog, k2

52^nd Row S1, p1, * k1, p4, k1, p3, repeat from * to last 8sts, k1, p4, k1, p1, k1

53^rd Row S1, k1, p1, * s1, k1, psso, k2tog, p1, s1, k2tog, psso, p1, repeat from * to last 7sts, s1, k1, psso, k2tog, p1, k2

54^th Row S1, p1, * k1, p2tog, k1, p1, repeat from * to last st, k1

55^th Row K2tog across row to last st, k1

56^th Row P2tog across row

Cut yarn (leaving a long ‘tail’ to use for sewing up), draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly.
Sew up the seam. Darn away ends.

Cabled Toddler Hat

Size: 1 - 4 years

Width: 8 “ (20.5cm) 16” (41cm) all around when stretched out

Height: 8 “ (20.5cm)

Requirements:

DK yarn ~

4mm needles

Cable needle

Instructions:

Cast on 89sts

1^st Row: S1, *k1, p1, rep from * to last 2sts, k2

2^nd Row: S1, *p1, k1, rep from * to end

Repeat these 2 rows 5 times more

13^th Row: S1, k1, * p2, k4, p2, k3, repeat from * to last 10sts, p2, k4, p2, k2

14^th Row S1, p1, * k2, p4, k2, p3, repeat from * to last 10sts, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1

Repeat last 2 rows once more

**17^th Row S1, k1, * p2, c4f, p2, k3, repeat from * to last 10sts, p2, c4f, p2, k2

18^th Row S1, p1, * k2, p4, k2, p3, repeat from * to last 10sts, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1

19^th Row S1, k1, * p2, k4, p2, k3, repeat from * to last 10sts, p2, k4, p2, k2

20^th Row S1, p1, * k2, p4, k2, p3, repeat from * to last 10sts, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1

Repeat last 2 rows twice more ***

Repeat from ** to *** four times more

57^th Row S1, k1, * p2, c4f, p2, k3, repeat from * to last 10sts, p2, c4f, p2, k2

58^th Row S1, p1, * k2, p4, k2, p3, repeat from * to last 10sts, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1

59^th Row S1, k1, * p2tog, k4, p2tog, k3, repeat from * to last 10sts, p2tog, k4, p2tog, k2

60^th Row S1, p1, * k1, p4, k1, p3, repeat from * to last 8sts, k1, p4, k1, p1, k1

61^st Row S1, k1, p1, * s1, k1, psso, k2tog, p1, s1, k2tog, psso, p1, repeat from * to last 7sts, s1, k1, psso, k2tog, p1, k2

62^nd Row S1, p1, * k1, p2tog, k1, p1, repeat from * to last st, k1

63^rd Row K2tog across row to last st, k1

64^th Row P2tog across row

Cut yarn (leaving a long ‘tail’ to use for sewing up), draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly.
Sew up the seam. Darn away ends.