Fast and Fluffy Toddler
(Pre-schooler) Hat
Hat with small point:
Holding yarn double.
Gauge 7 sts, 12 row/ 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Size 17 needles
Gauge 7 sts, 12 row/ 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Size 17 needles
Yarn: 1 skein JoAnn Sensations Angel Hair (bulky)*
Holding yarn double, CO 30 stitches using long-tail cast on or similar stretchy method.
Join in the round using magic loop or DPN. Be careful not to twist.
1x1 ribbing for 5 rows (K1, P1, repeat)
Knit in stockinette for 5-5.5” for toddler (~1-2 years) OR 6-6.5” for pre-schooler (~3-5 years)
Join in the round using magic loop or DPN. Be careful not to twist.
1x1 ribbing for 5 rows (K1, P1, repeat)
Knit in stockinette for 5-5.5” for toddler (~1-2 years) OR 6-6.5” for pre-schooler (~3-5 years)
Decrease rounds:
Round 1: K4, K2tog around (25 sts)
Round 2: knit
Round 3: K3, K2tog around (20 sts)
Round 4: Knit
Round 5: k2, K2tog around (15 sts)
Round 6: knit
Round 7: K1, k2tog around (10 sts)
Round 8: knit
Round 9: k2tog around ( 5sts)
Round 1: K4, K2tog around (25 sts)
Round 2: knit
Round 3: K3, K2tog around (20 sts)
Round 4: Knit
Round 5: k2, K2tog around (15 sts)
Round 6: knit
Round 7: K1, k2tog around (10 sts)
Round 8: knit
Round 9: k2tog around ( 5sts)
Break yarn and using a yarn/tapestry needle, thread through the
open stitches and draw tight. Weave in loose ends.
Tip: Roll the one skein
into two separate balls prior to starting your knitting
* Update 1/21/15: I believe JoAnn has rebranded this yarn as Purl Essence Angel Hair. I have not used the yarn since this change, but it appears to be the same.
* Update 1/21/15: I believe JoAnn has rebranded this yarn as Purl Essence Angel Hair. I have not used the yarn since this change, but it appears to be the same.
Hat with round top (no point):
This version has a more rounded top and no point. The only difference is in the decreasing.
This version has a more rounded top and no point. The only difference is in the decreasing.
Holding yarn double.
Gauge 7 sts, 12 row/ 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Size 17 needles
Gauge 7 sts, 12 row/ 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Size 17 needles
Yarn: 1 skein JoAnn Sensations Angel Hair (bulky)
Holding yarn double, CO 30 stitches using long-tail cast on or similar stretchy method.
Join in the round using magic loop or DPN. Be careful not to twist.
1x1 ribbing for 5 rows (K1, P1, repeat)
Knit in stockinette for 5-5.5” for toddler (~1-2 years) OR 6-6.5” for pre-schooler (~3-5 years)
Join in the round using magic loop or DPN. Be careful not to twist.
1x1 ribbing for 5 rows (K1, P1, repeat)
Knit in stockinette for 5-5.5” for toddler (~1-2 years) OR 6-6.5” for pre-schooler (~3-5 years)
Decrease rounds:
Round 1: K3, K2tog around (24 sts)
Round 2: knit
Round 3: K2, K2tog around (18 sts)
Round 4: Knit
Round 5: k1, K2tog around (12 sts)
Round 6: k2tog around (6 sts)
Round 1: K3, K2tog around (24 sts)
Round 2: knit
Round 3: K2, K2tog around (18 sts)
Round 4: Knit
Round 5: k1, K2tog around (12 sts)
Round 6: k2tog around (6 sts)
Break yarn and using a yarn/tapestry needle, thread through the
open stitches and draw tight. Weave in loose ends.
A quick, simple hat using reasonably priced yarn and large
needles.
Updated 1/12/13 to add an extra ~1/2 inch before decreases.
More pictures for the rounded top:
Left above: Blue
Right above: Black/Grey
Left above: Purple
Right above: Purple stripes
Left above: Red/Multi
Right above: Posy
Also see Fast and Fluffy Toddler/Preschooler Hat on Ravelry.
