Welcome Aboard Baby Hats

I wanted to make a little baby shower gift for the son of one of my friends. 

The couple are expecting their first baby - a boy - and have planned a nautical baby shower party.

I didn't even know that shower parties are themed these days ! I thought that that the new baby was the theme! I must be getting a bit out of touch! 

Anyway - I sat down to make a couple of little hats - and then I just got carried away ........ I was so enjoying myself that I seem to have made four little hats already, with another on the needles !! 

Welcome Aboard Baby Hats

Welcome Aboard Baby Hat

DK yarn in two or three colours – less than 20g in total

(Suggestions include navy, white, red, grey, pale blue or yellow)

4mm needles

A little anchor button (optional)

For a baby of 0 - 3 months

Size           

Width:    5½ “ (14cm),   11” (28cm) all around 

Height:   5½ “ (14cm)

Pattern:

Using main colour, cast on 65sts

1^st Row           S1, *k1, p1, rep from * to last 2sts, k2

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

Repeat last 2 rows 3 times more

Work 22rows in stocking stitch (one row knit, one row purl) any 2row stripe pattern of your choosing - do not cut off the first colour, simply carry it loosely up the side and use as required

Continue in your stripe pattern whilst you shape the top ~

Shape the top ~
1^st  Row:  (K6, K2 tog) repeat to last st, k1               57sts
2^nd, 4^th,6^th,8^th,10^th  Rows:  Purl
3^rd  Row:  (K5, K2 tog) repeat to last st, k1               49sts
5^th  Row:  (K4, K2 tog) repeat to last st, k1               41sts
7^th  Row:  (K3, K2 tog) repeat to last st, k1               33sts
9^th  Row:  (K2, K2 tog) repeat to last st, k1               25sts
11^th  Row (K1, K2 tog) repeat to last st, k1               17sts
12^th  Row (P2 tog) repeat to last st, k1                      9sts
Cut yarns (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.

Add a little anchor button for added cuteness! 

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In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.    

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