This hat is knitted in my favourite stitch and simply shaped into a classic baby hat. I originally designed it for new knitters ready to move on from squares or scarves – it’s ideal for practising new skills. The pattern is worked straight for most of the way, and then you’ll learn how to decrease over the final few rows.

For more experienced knitters, it’s the perfect weekend project. And for everyone, it’s a thoughtful, heartwarming gift – a cosy hat in a favourite shade of beautiful yarn, ready to keep little ones snug and happy.

CONSTRUCTION
Knitted flat in one piece from the bottom up with one seam.

TECHNIQUES USED
Cast on, knit, decreasing.

YARN
One 100g ball of WYS Bluefaced Leicester DK – Undyed
100% British Bluefaced Leicester wool, 225m/246yds per 100g

SUGGESTED KNITTING NEEDLES
4mm.

GAUGE (tension)
21 stitches and 44 rows to 10cm square over garter stitch. I obtained this gauge with 4mm needles.
It is important to obtain gauge so do swatch and change your needle size to achieve the correct gauge if you need to.

SIZE & FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Three Sizes – newborn, baby, toddler.
Finished circumferences approx. 33(38:42)cm/13(143⁄4:161⁄2)ins

NEED HELP?
I am here for you! Pop into the Skipton studio, send an email, or check out the Purl &Jane YouTube channel for tips, inspiration and guidance including handy resources like gauge (tension) guides and how to tutorials.