Easy Beginner Knitted Hat

By: Emi Harrington

Learn how to knit a hat with this Easy Beginner Knitted Hat tutorial from Emi Harrington. Knitting hat patterns can seem intimidating to novice knitters, but you'll be able to take them on like pro once you finish this beginner knitting pattern. Made with straight knitting needles, this project will allow a beginner to practice several techniques including: knitting the garter stitch, knitting with two strands of yarn at the same time and basic seaming methods. Once your baby hat is seamed up, embellish it with a fun, homemade pom pom!

Beginner

Knitting Needle Size15 or 10 mm

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn, worked 2 strands, approx. 50 grams
One pair knitting needles, size 10mm, (US 15)
Yarn needle

Finished Size: newborn to 3 years.

Gauge: 3 stitches = 1 inch (Gauge is not important in this design.)

Instructions:

Working with 2 strands of worsted weight yarn, and size 10mm needles, cast on 20 stitches. (This will produce a child size hat, ages newborn to 3 years, with a rolled up cuff.)
Knit every stitch across the row.
Repeat step 2 until the rectangle is long enough to wrap around the head:
Newborn: 13 inches
3 to 6 Months: 16 inches
6 to 12 Months: 18 inches
1 to 3 Years: 20 inches
Cast off.
Bring the first and last rows together, and sew up the seam to form a tube.
With a yarn needle, and the yarn end, weave through a row of stitches, approximately 1 inch from the end. Gather up to close the top of the hat, and form a ruffle-top on the hat. Take several stitches to secure. Fasten off and weave all yarn ends into the finished work.

OPTIONAL:
Add a pom-pom, a flower, or a button on the hat as embellishment.

END OF PATTERN.

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alyssacabrera1997 5758350

Nov 22, 2016

I'm trying knitting out since I already know how to loom knit. Is it okay if the yarn is a bulky 5?

Member 5209912

Apr 23, 2015

I finished a pink one and now on to a blue!! I tried to post a pic but not sure where it went lol

kristinajbeaman 05 48872

May 01, 2014

Could I do this with only one strand of yarn instead of two?

ahuggett522014 185 9988

May 02, 2014

Yes! You might want to use a larger/bulkier yarn if you do that, to keep the gauge consistent. Editors of AllFreeKnitting

donnaroberts 04867 41

Mar 12, 2014

I am close to completing a baby hat, but was unsure of the stitching together process. This video was perfect and provided me with courage to go ahead on it. Video was clear and visual was great! Thanks Do you offer more videos like this one?? DR

donnaroberts 04867 41

Mar 12, 2014

I have been knitting a baby hat like this and was thinking how to stitch the right way and this verified what I was going to do. Video was great, clear, slow instructions. Do you offer more of your videos? Thank you much D.

sarlou10 5510433

Jan 31, 2014

I MUST make this! Thank you!

jng2bts 5154831

Aug 29, 2013

I have a new great-grandson will knit one of these cute hats for a Christmas gift.

ssnlwrnc

Jul 27, 2013

Pattern looks easy, how do I adapt for knitting in the round?

Lisa

Jul 26, 2014

The only difference would be that you would not have a seam to sew or a naturally occurring ruffle at the top of the hat-you would just have a plain hat at the end that you could embellish with a pom pom.

dawnbknittin1 1781 496

Jul 27, 2013

This is a good beginner's pattern. I would think it would be too bulky for a baby.

Courtneybuckles 74 22374

Feb 19, 2013

Oh my god! I love your video. You sound like a true sweetheart. Keep up the good work. <3