Beginner’s Baby Earflap Hat Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Lucinda Ganderton
Needle Size

US 3 / 3.25mm, US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Garter , Stocking Stitch

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Use DK from your yarn stash to knit Lucinda Ganderton's adorable hat for babies aged 0-6 months

Make sure the youngest members of the family are wrapped up warm against the winter chills with this cosy beanie with built-in earmuffs! It only requires small amounts of DK yarn so raid your yarn stash. Choose something machine washable for when baby’s thrown it in a puddle. Download this easy beginner's knitting pattern today.

Sizing

To fit: 0-6 mths
Circumference: 46cm

WHAT YOU NEED

Yarn: DK, shades (A) White, (B) Yellow, (C) Pink, (D) Lilac, one 50g ball of each
Needles: 4mm straight
Stitch holders or spare needle
Tapestry needle

Stitches and skills used

Cast on
Knit
Purl
k2tog
p2tog

Meet the designer

Lucinda Ganderton is a designer and writer with extensive experience in needlework and other traditional crafts. If you enjoyed making her pattern, you can see here. Find even more baby knitting patterns here

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