Knit Newborn Baby Hat Pattern

Knit Newborn Baby Hat

Here is a simple knit newborn baby hat pattern that has been passed down through the generations. This makes a nice gift for baby showers.

3 Ply Yarn
Size 7 Knitting Needles

Knitting Abbreviations:
K - Knit
P - Purl
K2tog - Knit 2 together
P2tog - Purl 2 together

Newborn Baby Hat Pattern:
Cast on 60 stitches.

K2 - P2 to the end of the row.
Continue this until you have 6 inches (approximately 36 rows).

K2tog, P2tog across the row (30stitches).
Purl back across the row.

K2tog across the row (15 stitches).
Purl back across the row.

K2tog across the row (8 stitches).
Purl back across the row.

Thread yarn needle and pull through the 8 stitches, pull up tight and knot. Sew sides together, sewing the bottom inch on the right side so it doesn't show when turning up the cuff of the hat.

Happy knitting!