Beginner Flat Knit Kids Hat
Beginner Flat Knit Kids Hat- an easy-to-knit, textured hat in rich, fall colors!
Looking for the perfect autumn hat that’s easy to knit? I’ve got you covered! This hat is a textured combination of ribbing and garter stitches. It’s colorful, cozy, and topped with a fluffy pom pom. This hat is knit on straight needles with minimal shaping at the crown.
Best of all? This hat can be whipped up in an evening thanks to the large needles and super bulky yarn!
Beginner Flat Knit Kids Hat
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in Coney Island and in Pumpkin (1 skein each)
Needles: Size US 10 1/2 single point knitting needles
Also needed: yarn needle, pom pom maker
Size: ages 5-8
With the orange yarn, cast on 47 stitches. Work in K1, P1 ribbing for 4 rows. Increase 1 stitch in the middle of the last row. (48 sts)
Switch to the multi-color yarn.
Row 1: *K1. (P1, K1) 4 times. Knit 7. Repeat from *to the end of the row.
Row 2: *Knit 7. P1 (K1, P1) 4 times. Repeat from *to the end of the row.
Rows. 3-10: Repeat rows 1 and 2.
Switch to the orange yarn.
Row 11: (right side). [K8. K1. (P1, K1) 4 times] 1 time. *K7. K1tbl. (P1, K1) 4 times. Rep from * to last 15 sts. K7 . (K1, P1) 4 times.
Row 12: [(K1, P1) 4 times. K7] 1 time. *P1. (K1, P1) 4 times. K7. Rep from * to last 17 sts. P1. (K1, P1) 4 times. K8.
Rows 13-22: Repeat rows 11 and 12.
Switch to the multi-color yarn.
Shape crown
Row 1: *K1. (P1, K1) 4 times. Knit 2. Knit 3 together. Knit 2. Repeat from * to the end of the row. (42 sts)
Row 2: *Knit 5. P1. (K1, P1) 4 times. Repeat from * to the end of the row.
Row 3: *K1. (P1, K1) 4 times. Knit 1. Knit 3 together. Knit 1. Repeat from * to the end of the row. (36 sts)
Row 4: *Knit 3. P1. (K1, P1) 4 times. Repeat from * to the end of the row.
Row 5: *K1. (P1, K1) 4 times. Knit 3 together. Repeat from * to the end of the row. (30 sts)
Row 6: K1, P1 across row.
Row 7: Knit 2 together across row. (15 sts)
Row 8: Purl across.
Break yarn and thread through remaining stitches. Pull to tighten. Sew back seam and weave in ends. Made and attach pom pom.
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