Saturday 23 August 2014

Cabled Baby & Toddler Hats

 
This is the cutest little cabled baby hat!
 
Cabled Baby Hat


Cabled Baby Hat
 




Top Tip - if you are new to cabling - then do it this way ........

c4f = cable 4sts (to the front).
You do this by slipping 2sts on to a cable needle and holding this at the front of your work - then knit the next 2sts - before knitting the 2sts from the cable needle. That's it!



Cabled Baby Hat               

Size:                0 – 6 months

Width:             6 “ (15cm)   12” (30cm) all around when stretched out


Height:           6 “ (15cm)


Requirements:


DK yarn ~ 20g

4mm needles

Cable needle

 

Instructions:

Cast on 67sts
 
1st Row:          S1, *k1, p1, rep from * to last 2sts, k2

2nd Row:         S1, *p1, k1, rep from * to end

Repeat these 2 rows 4 times more

11th Row:       S1, k1, * p2, k4, p2, k3, repeat from * to last 10sts, p2, k4, p2, k2
12th Row        S1, p1, * k2, p4, k2, p3, repeat from * to last 10sts, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1
Repeat last 2 rows once more 

**15th Row     S1, k1, * p2, c4f, p2, k3, repeat from * to last 10sts, p2, c4f, p2, k2

16th Row        S1, p1, * k2, p4, k2, p3, repeat from * to last 10sts, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1

17th Row:       S1, k1, * p2, k4, p2, k3, repeat from * to last 10sts, p2, k4, p2, k2

18th Row        S1, p1, * k2, p4, k2, p3, repeat from * to last 10sts, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1

Repeat last 2 rows twice more ***

Repeat from ** to *** (last 8 rows) twice more

39th Row        S1, k1, * p2, c4f, p2, k3, repeat from * to last 10sts, p2, c4f, p2, k2

40th Row        S1, p1, * k2, p4, k2, p3, repeat from * to last 10sts, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1

41st Row:       S1, k1, * p2tog, k4, p2tog, k3, repeat from * to last 10sts, p2tog, k4, p2tog, k2

42nd Row       S1, p1, * k1, p4, k1, p3, repeat from * to last 8sts, k1, p4, k1, p1, k1

43rd Row:       S1, k1, p1, * s1, k1, psso, k2tog, p1, s1, k2tog, psso, p1, repeat from * to last 7sts, s1, k1, psso, k2tog, p1, k2

44th Row        S1, p1, * k1, p2tog, k1, p1, repeat from * to last st, k1

45th Row        K2tog across row to last st, k1

46th Row        P2tog across row

Cut yarn (leaving a long ‘tail’ to use for sewing up), draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly.
Sew up the seam.  Darn away ends.

This hat is so stretchy that it fits 0 - 6 months. 
0 - 3 months with the rib folded up and 3 - 6 months with the rib flat and no turn up . 

 
 
 

Cabled Baby Hat               

Size:               6 – 12 months





Width:             7 ½ “ (19cm)   15” (38cm) all around when stretched out
 
Height:           7 ½ “ (19cm)

 
 
Requirements:

 
DK yarn 

4mm needles

Cable needle

 

Instructions:
 
Cast on 77sts
 
1st Row:          S1, *k1, p1, rep from * to last 2sts, k2
 
2nd Row:         S1, *p1, k1, rep from * to end
 
Repeat these 2 rows 5 times more, inc one st at end of last row                     78sts
 
13th Row:       S1, k1, * p2, k4, p2, k3, repeat from * to last 10sts, p2, k4, p2, k2

14th Row        S1, p1, * k2, p4, k2, p3, repeat from * to last 10sts, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1

Repeat last 2 rows once more 

**17th Row     S1, k1, * p2, c4f, p2, k3, repeat from * to last 10sts, p2, c4f, p2, k2

18th Row        S1, p1, * k2, p4, k2, p3, repeat from * to last 10sts, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1

19th Row        S1, k1, * p2, k4, p2, k3, repeat from * to last 10sts, p2, k4, p2, k2

20th Row        S1, p1, * k2, p4, k2, p3, repeat from * to last 10sts, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1

Repeat last 2 rows twice more ***

Repeat from ** to *** three times more

49th Row        S1, k1, * p2, c4f, p2, k3, repeat from * to last 10sts, p2, c4f, p2, k2

50th Row        S1, p1, * k2, p4, k2, p3, repeat from * to last 10sts, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1

51st Row        S1, k1, * p2tog, k4, p2tog, k3, repeat from * to last 10sts, p2tog, k4, p2tog, k2

52nd Row       S1, p1, * k1, p4, k1, p3, repeat from * to last 8sts, k1, p4, k1, p1, k1

53rd Row        S1, k1, p1, * s1, k1, psso, k2tog, p1, s1, k2tog, psso, p1, repeat from * to last 7sts, s1, k1, psso, k2tog, p1, k2

54th Row        S1, p1, * k1, p2tog, k1, p1, repeat from * to last st, k1

55th Row        K2tog across row to last st, k1

56th Row        P2tog across row

Cut yarn (leaving a long ‘tail’ to use for sewing up), draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly.
Sew up the seam.  Darn away ends.
 

Cabled Toddler Hat    

Cabled Toddler Hat

Size:               1 - 4 years

Width:             8 “ (20.5cm)   16” (41cm) all around when stretched out
Height:           8 “ (20.5cm)

 
Requirements:
DK yarn ~
4mm needles
Cable needle
 
Instructions:
Cast on 89sts
1st Row:          S1, *k1, p1, rep from * to last 2sts, k2
2nd Row:         S1, *p1, k1, rep from * to end
Repeat these 2 rows 5 times more
13th Row:       S1, k1, * p2, k4, p2, k3, repeat from * to last 10sts, p2, k4, p2, k2
 
14th Row        S1, p1, * k2, p4, k2, p3, repeat from * to last 10sts, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1
Repeat last 2 rows once more 
**17th Row     S1, k1, * p2, c4f, p2, k3, repeat from * to last 10sts, p2, c4f, p2, k2
18th Row        S1, p1, * k2, p4, k2, p3, repeat from * to last 10sts, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1
19th Row        S1, k1, * p2, k4, p2, k3, repeat from * to last 10sts, p2, k4, p2, k2
20th Row        S1, p1, * k2, p4, k2, p3, repeat from * to last 10sts, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1
Repeat last 2 rows twice more ***
Repeat from ** to *** four times more
57th Row        S1, k1, * p2, c4f, p2, k3, repeat from * to last 10sts, p2, c4f, p2, k2
58th Row        S1, p1, * k2, p4, k2, p3, repeat from * to last 10sts, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1
59th Row        S1, k1, * p2tog, k4, p2tog, k3, repeat from * to last 10sts, p2tog, k4, p2tog, k2
60th Row        S1, p1, * k1, p4, k1, p3, repeat from * to last 8sts, k1, p4, k1, p1, k1
61st Row        S1, k1, p1, * s1, k1, psso, k2tog, p1, s1, k2tog, psso, p1, repeat from * to last 7sts, s1, k1, psso, k2tog, p1, k2
62nd Row       S1, p1, * k1, p2tog, k1, p1, repeat from * to last st, k1
63rd Row        K2tog across row to last st, k1
64th Row        P2tog across row
Cut yarn (leaving a long ‘tail’ to use for sewing up), draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly.
Sew up the seam.  Darn away ends.



 
 

 You will find bigger sizes of this hat, for children & adults at ~
 

  

 You will find a cabled baby cardigan jacket here ~


 
I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  
In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.
However, please do not copy my patterns
 
This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied
or reproduced or republished on another webpage or website.
  

37 comments:

  1. It's adorable - and I like the little cardigan too. :)

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    1. Hi Debi - Thank you. Just writing bigger sizes and I will publish them soon.
      I think they will be very popular for charity knitting as they are cute for girls and boys.

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  2. So nice patterns. I like cable knits... it is so chic..
    Miss.

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    1. Thank you for your lovely comment. Glad you like this design :)

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    1. This is knitted with DK (8ply) yarn which knit to 22sts = 4" (10cm) over stocking stitch. As the hat is ribbed it is quite stretchy.

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  4. I had a question on the pattern for the smallest size hat. It says to repeat from **to*** three more times. Wouldn't that make the next row be the 47th Row instead of the 39th Row? Or do you repeat **to*** two more times? I'm a little new to knitting and I don't want to mess it up. It is such a cute pattern! Thanks!

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    1. You are quite correct Marla - you should repeat two times NOT three times more! I have just put the pattern right. Thank you.

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    2. Thank you! I can't wait to try it out! :)

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    3. Love this pattern so easy thanks.

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  5. How significantly would the use of size 7 needles rather than size 6 needles affect the size of the hat?

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  6. What does s1 mean? Slip 1 does not make sense.

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  7. I just realized that the hat is knit flat and joined. Not knitted in a round like I thought. That all makes much more sense.

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  8. what is DK yarn....Thanks so much

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    1. Hello Jackie - DK is a British yarn weight - also known as 8ply - American #3 yarn - light worsted.
      The important thing is that it knits to a tension/gauge of 21-24sts = 4inches (10cm).
      Hope this is helpful. M

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  9. Would I be able to knit this on circular needles so you don't get a seam. Love the pattern!

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  10. What method do you use for the seam? I don't seem to be able to make a nice seam that doesn't show holes when stretched apart for wearing. I love this pattern! Thank you!

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  11. Hi there, can I ask what brand yarn you used for the baby blue version? I really love it and I haven't been able to find a similar yarn yet. Thanks, Emma

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  12. Another lovely pattern. I've just knit this.

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  13. Just found these sweaters and hats...love the patterns. Thank you so much.
    Carol

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  14. Which way am I supposed to slip the first stitch in each row, knit-wise or purl-wise?

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  15. Thanks for the lovely patterns they are beautiful

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  16. Hello! I am new to knitting and am going to try your cable baby hat. My question is...when the pattern says to S1, does that mean slip 1 stitch and if so, should it be slipped purl wise or knit wise? Thank you very much for your great patterns! Bird

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  17. Hi Marianna I adore this cabled hat and have knitted quite a few if you have time could you please give stitches for an adult my daughter would love one Thankyou so much Karen ��

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  18. Hi, I just knitted this hat and am wondering how to seam the slip stitch edges?

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  19. wonderful.. it's like a slight variation on the one I knit for charity. love the cable. :-)
    I also like to use a smaller needle size for the brim.. makes it fit a bit closer..

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  20. I would knit it in the round to save sewing up :-)

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  21. I just love the Max cable cardigan have you got a pattern for a larger size please. x

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  22. Love this cable hat does anyone know how to do it in the round?????

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  23. could someone please help I would like to make a bunch of these to donate but need to know how to do it in the round as that is the only way I make hats. can anyone change the patterns to work in the round. thanks

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  24. Hello Marianna! I'm working on this adorable hat right now. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful patterns. Thank you as well for giving us the freedom to sell the finished product. Should I include a link to your blog if I am selling a finished product of one of your designs? I'd like to give you credit for the pattern. :)

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    1. Thank you! It is lovely to be appreciated :) M

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  25. What a great pattern...i did the baby cable hat to match Max Cabled Cardigan....great gift made and a joy to knit. Thank you
    Sally (ravelry tarbyh)

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  26. Lovely pattern, I did this to match an Aran sweater and it turned out beautiful. Thank you.

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  27. Thank you so much for a lovely pattern. My first attempt at cable and it was much easier than I thought. My granddaughter will look wonderful in it.

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  28. I'm on My third baby cable hat(different colours)They turned out beautiful.Sending to UK four my new Great Grandson born last week.Thank you for the beautiful patterns.

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  29. Is there a newborn size for this hat? I can't see it :/

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