I know you probably can't contain your oohs and aahs.  What cute babies, huh?  These are some of my happy customers from a recent event our local etsy team put together called "Craft. Shop. Local."

My knit hats were a big hit that day and this pattern in particular is really fun to make.  It is quick and it has a special feature.  You can hang them on a hook!

I used to get so frustrated when I would hang up the baby coat on a hanger and the hat would keep falling off.  No more!  This hat has a fun loop at the top so you don't have to worry about them ending up on the floor any longer.

YARN and SUPPLIES

approximately 60 yards of bulky weight yarn.  The yarn I used (Yarn Bee Mosaic Twist) has been discontinued.

stitch marker

Size 11 (8mm) circular needle (12") and/or double pointed needles

tapestry needle

GAUGE

2.25 stitches per inch

PATTERN

Cast on 36 stitches (sts), place marker, and join to knit in the round.

Knit (k) around until the hat measures 5 inches from cast on edge.  The bottom will roll out.  Just hold it down lightly as you measure.  TIP: If you have normal"ish" sized hands, you can use your hand as a measurement.  I knit until the hat will fit between my extended thumb and the top of my fingers.

Begin decreases at the marker.  *k 4 sts, k 2 together (k2tog)* repeat from * to * to the marker.

Next row k all sts.

Next row *k 3 sts, k2tog* repeat from *to* to the marker.

{it is possible  you'll need to switch to your double pointed needles at this time if you're knitting is too tight on the circular}

Next row *k 2 sts, k2tog* repeat from *to* to the marker.

Next row *k 1 st, k2tog* repeat from *to* to the marker.

Next row  *k2tog* repeat from *to* to the marker.

Repeat previous row.

Transfer all stitches to one double pointed needle.

Begin i-cord.  Knit across all stitches.  DO NOT TURN.  Slide the stitches to the other end of the needle.  Repeat from *to* until your i-cord measures approximately 5 inches.

Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.  Slide yarn through all stitches and pull tight.  Use your tapestry needle to sew the end of the i-cord to the top of the hat.  Weave in all loose yarn.

Find a sweet baby to wear your newest creation!

If you have any questions regarding this pattern, please email me using the contact button on this site.

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