Tools & Supplies
- Bernat® Baby Blanket™ (10.5 oz/300 g; 258 yds/234 m)
Sizes 6/12 18/24 mos
- Sand Baby (03010) 1 1 ball
- Note: One 10.5 oz/300 g ball will make 5 Hats.
- Bernat® Faux Fur Pompom™ Coral (01417) Set of 4
- size U.S. 11 (8 mm) double-pointed knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge. Stitch marker.
SIZES
To fit baby sizes: 6/12 (18/24) mos
GAUGE
8 sts and 13 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking st.
Directions
The instructions are written for smaller size. If changes are necessary for larger size the instructions will be written thus( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to both sizes. Cast on 34 (36) sts. Divide sts onto 3 needles. Join in rnd, placing marker on first st. 1st rnd: Purl. Knit in rnds until work from beg measures 4½ (5)" [11.5 (12.5) cm]. Size 6/12 mos only: Next rnd: (K6. K2tog. K7. K2tog) twice. 30 sts. Next rnd: Knit.
Size 18/24 mos only: Next rnd: *K4. K2tog. Rep from *around. 30 sts. Next rnd: Knit.
Both sizes: Shape top: 1st rnd: *K3. K2tog. Rep from * around. 24 sts. 2nd rnd: Knit. 3rd rnd: *K2. K2tog. Rep from * around. 18 sts. 4th rnd: Knit. 5th rnd: *K1. K2tog. Rep from * around. 12 sts. 6th rnd: *K2tog. Rep from * around. 6 sts. Break yarn. Draw end through rem sts and fasten securely.
Finishing: Sew Pompom to top of Hat.
ABBREVIATIONS
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Begin(ning)
Cont = Continue(ing)
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
Rem = Remaining
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
St(s) = Stitch(es)