The following knitting pattern is given in four different sizes - doll, baby, toddler and child's sizes. We have a separate pattern for knitting an adult size rib knit hat. You can customize the size of the hat by adding or subtracting the number of stitches cast on as long as you do so in a multiple of four it will still come out right.

A special thanks to my nieces Carson and Grayson for modeling the hats and a thank you to their little brother for trying on the toddler size hat. It fits him perfectly but he was a little camera shy.

Knitting supplies:

• 3 oz (or less) Red Heart Super Saver Yarn; worsted weight
• Size 8 knitting needles*
• Yarn needle

*If you use a size 7 needle it will give you a slightly smaller hat so if one of these hats is just a bit too big, change to the smaller needles.

Abbreviations:

• k = knit
• p = purl
• sts = stitches
• tog = together

Child's Size ~

• Cast on 76 stitches
• Work k2, p2 ribbing until work measures 9"

Decrease as follows:

• Row 1: *K2 tog, p2. Repeat from * to end of row. (57 sts)
• Row 2: *K2 tog, p1. Repeat from * to end of row. (38 sts)
• Row 3: *K1, p1. Repeat from * to end of row.
• Row 4: *K2 tog, p2 tog. Repeat from * to end of row. (19 sts)
• Row 5: P1, *k1, p1. Repeat from * to end of row.
• Row 6: K1, *k2 tog, k1. Repeat from * to end of row. (13 sts)
• Row 7: P.
• Row 8: K1, *k2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. (7 sts)
• Cut yarn leaving a long end. Thread through a yarn needle and draw through remaining stitches, gather and secure. Sew back seam. Weave loose ends back into your work.

Toddler Size ~

• Cast on 72 stitches
• Work k2, p2 ribbing until work measures 8.5"

Decrease as follows:

• Row 1: *K2 tog, p2. Repeat from * to end of row. (54 sts)
• Row 2: *K2 tog, p1. Repeat from * to end of row. (36 sts)
• Row 3: *K1, p1. Repeat from * to end of row.
• Row 4: *K2 tog, p2 tog. Repeat from * to end of row. (18 sts)
• Row 5: *K1, p1. Repeat from * to end of row.
• Row 6: *K2 tog, k1. Repeat from * to end of row. (12 sts)
• Row 7: P.
• Row 8: *K2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. (6 sts)
• Cut yarn leaving a long end. Thread through a yarn needle and draw through remaining stitches, gather and secure. Sew back seam. Weave loose ends back into your work.

Baby Size ~

• Cast on 60 stitches
• Work k2, p2 ribbing until work measures 7"

Decrease as follows:

• Row 1: *K2 tog, p2. Repeat from * to end of row. (45 sts)
• Row 2: *K2 tog, p1. Repeat from * to end of row. (30 sts)
• Row 3: *K1, p1. Repeat from * to end of row.
• Row 4: *K2 tog, p2 tog. Repeat from * to end of row. (15 sts)
• Row 5: *K1, p1. Repeat from * to end of row.
• Row 6: *K2 tog, k1. Repeat from * to end of row. (10 sts)
• Row 7: P.
• Row 8: *K2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. (5 sts)
• Cut yarn leaving a long end. Thread through a yarn needle and draw through remaining stitches, gather and secure. Sew back seam. Weave loose ends back into your work.

Doll Size ~

• Cast on 48 stitches
• Work k2, p2 ribbing until work measures 6"

Decrease as follows:

• Row 1: *K2 tog, p2. Repeat from * to end of row. (36 sts)
• Row 2: *K2 tog, p1. Repeat from * to end of row. (24 sts)
• Row 3: *K1, p1. Repeat from * to end of row.
• Row 4: *K2 tog, p2 tog. Repeat from * to end of row. (12 sts)
• Row 5: *K1, p1. Repeat from * to end of row.
• Row 6: *K2 tog, k1. Repeat from * to end of row. (8 sts)
• Row 7: P.
• Row 8: *K2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. (4 sts)
• Cut yarn leaving a long end. Thread through a yarn needle and draw through remaining stitches, gather and secure. Sew back seam. Weave loose ends back into your work.

If desired make a pompom. This hat looks cute either way, with or without a pompom.

To Make a pompom - wrap yarn around 4 fingers 75 times. Slide the loops off and securely tie a 15" piece of yarn around the center of the loops. Do NOT cut the strand of yarn you used to tie the loops. You will use this to attach the pompom to the hat. Cut the loops and trim the pompom so that it looks neat.

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