Simple Baby Hat Knitting Pattern Using 2 Straight Needles

Here’s a simple baby hat pattern for 5mm (US 8) knitting needles. This pattern is easy to follow and can be made with aran / worsted weight yarn. It’s perfect for beginners, and you’ll be using two straight needles.

If you need more visuals, you can check out the video below the tutorial.

For an easy kids hat knitting pattern, read this blog post.

Or you can create your own knitting pattern over here: How to Knit a Hat Without a Pattern Using Straight Needles

Simple Baby Hat Knitting Pattern (Using 5mm Needles)

Materials:

• Yarn: Aran / Worsted weight yarn (approx. 50g)
• Needles: 5mm (US 8) straight knitting needles
• Tapestry Needle: For sewing the seam
• Measuring Tape
• Scissors

Size:

• Fits baby 0-6 months (adjustable for larger sizes)

Pattern:

Stitch Pattern:

• Stockinette Stitch: (Knit 1 row, Purl 1 row)

Gauge:

• 18 stitches x 24 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Instructions:

1. Cast On: Cast on 56 stitches.
2. Ribbing (Brim): Work in 2×2 ribbing (Knit 2, Purl 2) for 1.5 inches to create a stretchy brim.
   • Row 1: K2, P2 across the row.
   • Repeat this row until the brim measures 1.5 inches.
3. Body of the Hat: Switch to stockinette stitch:
   • Row 1 (RS): Knit across.
   • Row 2 (WS): Purl across.
   • Repeat these two rows until the hat measures 5 inches from the cast-on edge.
4. Shaping the Crown (Decrease Rows):
   • Row 1: (K6, K2tog) repeat across the row (49 stitches).
   • Row 2: Purl.
   • Row 3: (K5, K2tog) repeat across the row (42 stitches).
   • Row 4: Purl.
   • Row 5: (K4, K2tog) repeat across the row (35 stitches).
   • Row 6: Purl.
   • Row 7: (K3, K2tog) repeat across the row (28 stitches).
   • Row 8: Purl.
   • Row 9: (K2, K2tog) repeat across the row (21 stitches).
   • Row 10: Purl.
   • Row 11: (K1, K2tog) repeat across the row (14 stitches).
   • Row 12: Purl.
5. Finishing:
   • Cut a long tail of yarn, about 12 inches.
   • Thread the tail through a tapestry needle and run the needle through the remaining stitches on the needle.
   • Pull tight to close the top of the hat.
6. Seam the Hat:
   • Use the yarn tail to sew up the seam of the hat using a mattress stitch or whip stitch.
   • Weave in all loose ends.

Optional Additions:

• Pom-Pom: Add a pom-pom to the top of the hat for a nice finishing touch.
• Custom Sizing: For a larger or smaller hat, adjust the number of stitches cast on in multiples of 8.

You can also make a striped version of this hat:

Striped Baby Hat Knitting Pattern (Using 5mm Needles)

Materials:

• Yarn: Aran / Worsted weight yarn in two colours (colour A and B)
• Needles: 5mm (US 8) straight knitting needles
• Tapestry Needle: For sewing the seam and weaving in ends
• Measuring Tape
• Scissors

Size:

• Fits baby 0-6 months

Pattern:

Stitch Pattern:

• Stockinette Stitch: (Knit 1 row, Purl 1 row)

Gauge:

• 18 stitches x 24 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Instructions:

1. Cast On: Cast on 56 stitches using your colour A yarn.
2. Ribbing (Brim):
   • Work in 2×2 ribbing (Knit 2, Purl 2) for 1.5 inches in colour A to create a stretchy brim.
   • Row 1: K2, P2 across the row.
   • Repeat this row until the brim measures 1.5 inches.
3. Body of the Hat (Adding Stripes): Switch to stockinette stitch and alternate colours for stripes: Stripe Pattern:
   • Rows 1-4: Knit with colour B.Rows 5-8: Knit with colour A
4. Repeat these stripes (4 rows each colour) throughout the body of the hat until the piece measures 5 inches from the cast-on edge.
5. Shaping the Crown (Decrease Rows, Continue Striping):
   • You can continue striping the crown, or finish the top part in colour A or colour B—whichever look you prefer.
   Here are the decreases with continued striping:
   • Row 1 (colour A): (K6, K2tog) repeat across the row (49 stitches).
   • Row 2 : Purl across.
   • Row 3 : (K5, K2tog) repeat across the row (42 stitches).
   • Row 4 : Purl across.
   • Row 5 (colour B): (K4, K2tog) repeat across the row (35 stitches).
   • Row 6 : Purl across.
   • Row 7 : (K3, K2tog) repeat across the row (28 stitches).
   • Row 8 : Purl across.
   • Row 9 (colour A): (K2, K2tog) repeat across the row (21 stitches).
   • Row 10 : Purl across.
   • Row 11 : (K1, K2tog) repeat across the row (14 stitches).
6. Finishing:
   • Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail.
   • Thread the tail through a tapestry needle and run it through the remaining stitches on the needle.
   • Pull tight to close the top of the hat.
7. Seam the Hat:
   • Use the yarn tail to sew up the seam using mattress stitch or your preferred method, being careful to match the stripes so they line up neatly.
   • Weave in all ends.

Customizations:

• Stripe Width: You can make the stripes narrower (e.g., 2-row stripes) or wider depending on your preference. The 4-row stripes are a nice balance, but feel free to experiment.

Another easy knitting project are these fingerless gloves.

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