This darling baby hat knitting pattern features a sweet little ruffle around the edge to guard baby's face from the sun. Baby's Ruffle Hat is a great pattern for the novice knitter looking to whip up a baby hat with a little extra flare. This adorable baby hat would be charming in both solid and variegated yarn types, so have fun experimenting with colors and patterns.
Knitting Needle Size6 or 4 mm
Yarn Weight(3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)
Gauge23 stitches, 30 rows, 4 inches. stockinette stitch
Materials:
- Bernat Baby Jacquards (100 g/3.5 oz;316 m/346 yds)
Sizes: 6 mos, 12 mos, 18 mos, 24 mos - 1 ball - Size 4 mm (U.S. 6) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
GAUGE
23 sts and 30 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in stocking st.
ABBREVIATIONS
Alt = alternate(ing)
cont = continue(ity)
K = knit
rep = repeat
st(s) = stitch(es)
WS = wrong side
yfwd = yarn forward (makes 1 extra stitch)
INSTRUCTIONS
Cast on 9 sts.
1st row: (RS). (K1. yfwd) 8 times. K1. 17 sts.
2nd and alt rows: Purl.
3rd row: K1. (yfwd. K2) 8 times. 25 sts.
5th row: K1. (yfwd. K3) 8 times. 33 sts.
7th row: K1. (yfwd. K4) 8 times. 41 sts.
9th row: K1. (yfwd. K5) 8 times. 49 sts.
10th row: As 2nd row.
Cont in same manner, inc 8 sts on next and every following alt row to 89 (97-97-105) sts.
Place marker at end of last row.
Cont in stocking st even until work from marked row measures 3 (3½-3¾-4) ins [7.5 (9-9.5-10) cm], ending with a purl row.
Ruffle: Next row: (RS). *K1. M1. Rep from * to last st. K1. 177 (193-193-209) sts.
Knit 6 rows (garter st). Cast off knitwise (WS), leaving a long end.
Sew back seam. Thread yarn through cast on sts and pull tightly. Fasten off.