Fast and Fluffy Toddler/Preschooler Hat

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

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)

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)

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.

Hat with round top (no point): 
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

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)

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)

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.