Flat Knit Baby Bunny Hat
Flat Knit Baby Bunny Hat- beginner-friendly and it makes a great gift!
I can’t resist hats with animal ears- they’re just so cute! This bunny hat is ideal for beginners since it is knit on single point needles using basic rib and garter stitches. The ears are knit separately and then sewn on. This is a fast & fun project that will keep your little one toasty when the cool weather arrives.
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Flat Knit Baby Bunny Hat
Yarn: Bernat Softee Baby in Flannel
Needles: Size US 6 single point
Gauge: 2 inches = 9 sts.
Size: 6-12 months
Cast on 69 sts. Work in K1, P1 ribbing for 1 inch, ending with a WS row.
Work in Garter Stitch until piece measures 3 1/2 inches from the cast on edge, ending with a WS row.
Shape crown:
Row 1: *Knit 32, Knit 2 together*, repeat from * to the last stitch, knit 1. (67 sts)
Row 2: Knit across.
Row 3: Knit 1. *Knit 2 together, Knit 9*, repeat from * to the end of the row. (61 sts)
Row 4: Knit across.
Row 5: Knit 1. *Knit 2 together, Knit 8*, repeat from * to the end of the row. (55 sts)
Row 6: Knit across.
Row 7: Knit 1. *Knit 2 together, Knit 7*, repeat from * to the end of the row. (49 sts)
Row 8: Knit across.
Row 9: Knit 1. *Knit 2 together, Knit 6*, repeat from * to the end of the row. (43 sts)
Row 10: Knit across.
Row 11: Knit 1. *Knit 2 together, Knit 5*, repeat from * to the end of the row. (37 sts)
Row 12: Knit across.
Row 13: Knit 1. *Knit 2 together, Knit 4*, repeat from * to the end of the row. (31 sts)
Row 14: Knit across.
Row 15: Knit 1. *Knit 2 together, Knit 3*, repeat from * to the end of the row. (25 sts)
Row 16: Knit across.
Row 17: Knit 1. *Knit 2 together, Knit 2*, repeat from * to the end of the row. (19 sts)
Row 18: Knit across.
Row 19: Knit 1, Knit 2 together across row (9 sts)
Break yarn, pull through remaining stitches and pull to tighten. Sew back seam.
For the Ears
(Make 2)
Cast on 5 sts.
Row 1: Knit.
Row 2: Kfb in 4 sts, Knit 1. (9 sts)
Work in Garter Stitch until piece measures 3 1/5 inches from the cast on edge.
Shape tip:
Row 1: Knit 1. Knit 2 together, Knit 3, Knit 2 together, K1. (7 sts)
Row 2: Knit across.
Row 3: Knit 1, Knit 2 together, Knit 1, Knit 2 together, K1 (5 sts)
Row 4: Knit across.
Row 5: Knit 1, Knit 2 together, Knit 2 together (3 sts)
Row 6: Knit across.
Row 7: Knit 1, Knit 2 together (2 sts)
Row 8: Knit 2 together. Break yarn, pull through loop.
Fold in half on the cast on edge and sew to the top, side of the hat. Weave in ends.
Like this Flat Knit Baby Bunny Hat?
Don’t forget to check out my other Knitting Patterns for Babies-
Easiest Newborn Hat Knitting Pattern
Straight Needle Baby Booties Knitting Pattern
