Newborn Knit Hat
This super basic Newborn Knit Hat is classic pattern that was designed for charity. Using just one skein of Lion Brand's Modern Baby yarn in red, this simple knit hat was created for the American Heart Association's Little Hats, Big Hearts initiative to raise awareness of heart disease. Whether you're looking for a free hat pattern to knit for charity, or you want to make something for your own little bundle of joy, this simple red newborn knit hat is the perfect pattern to follow. Made up of just knits and purls, it's a simple pattern to knit for both baby boys and girls.
Please note that the Little Hats, Big Hearts initiative has been ended. Learn why here.
Knitting Needle Size7 or 4.5 mm
Yarn Weight(3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)
Gauge21.5 stitches, 32 rows, 4 inches. stockinette stitch
Note: This original knit hat was designed specifically for the American Heart Association's inititative, Little Hats, Big Hearts.
Materials:
- Lion Brand Modern Baby (50% acrylic 50% nylon; 173yd / 158m per 75g)
- US 7 / 4.5 mm double pointed needles
- Darning needle for weaving in ends
Gauge:
21.5 sts x 32 rows = 4" in stockinette
Finished Measurements:
newborn = 12” circumference
Abbreviations:
CO = cast on
DRnd = decrease round
K = knit
K2TOG = knit two stitches together
P = purl
RND = round
STS = stitches
HAT
2X2 RIBBING
Using long tail method and brown yarn, CO 64 sts. Divide sts evenly on 3 dpns, and be careful not to twist.
Rnd 1-6: [K 2, P 2] around.
HAT BODY
Rnd 7: K all sts around.
Rnd 8: (K3, P1) around.
Rnd 9: K all sts around.
Rnd 10: (K1, P1, K2) around.
Repeat Rnds 7-10 four more times.
Note: Hat should now measure 3.5” from CO edge.
SHAPE CROWN
Rnd 1: (K6, K2tog) around.
Rnd 2: (K3, P1, K3) around.
Rnd 3: (K5, K2tog) around.
Rnd 4: (K1, P1, K4) around.
Rnd 5: (K4, K2tog) around.
Rnd 6: (K3, P1, K1) around.
Rnd 7: (K3, K2tog) around.
Rnd 8: (K1, P1, K2) around.
Rnd 9: (K2, K2tog) around.
Rnd 10: K around.
Rnd 11: (K1, K2tog) around.
Rnd 12: K around.
Rnd 13: K2tog around.
FINISHING
Break yarn, leaving a long tail. Use darning needle to thread yarn through remaining sts. Pull yarn tight and secure.
Weave in all ends.