Leprechaun Kids Hat Free Knitting Pattern
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up soon, so (of course!) I had to make a themed hat! This Leprechaun Kids Hat Free Knitting Pattern is beginner-friendly and it can be made in an evening.
The hat has a rolled brim and a contrasting stripe. The buckle is made by crocheting a chain and tacking it down to create a square.
Happy knitting!
Yarn: Vanna’s Choice in Kelly Green, Black and Mustard
Needles: US size 9 circular, 16 inch
Crochet hook size I
Leprechaun Kids Hat Free Knitting Pattern
Sizes: Kid’s S/M, M/L
With the green yarn, cast on 68 (72) sts. Join together and insert a marker to indicate the beginning of the row. Knit in the round for 8 rows. Switch to the black yarn and knit for 8 rows. Switch back to green yarn and knit until pieces measures 6 1/2 (7 1/2) inches from the cast on edge.
Shape crown:
Row 1: Knit 6 sts, knit 2 together across row.
Row 2: Knit 5 sts, knit 2 together across row.
Row 3: Knit 4 sts, knit 2 together across row.
Row 4: Knit 3 sts, knit 2 together across row.
Row 5: Knit 2 sts, knit 2 together across row.
Row 6: Knit 1 sts, knit 2 together across row.
Knit 2 sts. together until you are left with 6 sts. Break yarn and pull through remaining sts. Pull to tighten.
Finishing: To make the “buckle”- Chain 25 with the yellow yarn. Sew to hat creating 4 corners to make a buckle.
Thank you for the pattern. By the way, how many rows with the black yarn do we need to knit. The number of rows for knitting with the black yarn doesn't seem to be indicated in the pattern. Thank you again.
Oh gosh- sorry about that! You knit 8 rows with the black yarn. I corrected the pattern. Thanks for pointing out the error =)