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 want to knit a different sized hat have a look at this popular post: 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 B 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 A.Rows 5-8: Knit with colour B.
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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