Saturday 15 April 2023

Danby Hats

 I love making hats!   These are my latest.  A simple design, but very practical. 


Danby Hats - Baby & Toddler Sizes 


Danby Hat                              Baby,   6 – 12 months

 

Requires: 

DK (8ply) yarn, around 22 - 24g of acrylic DK

4mm needles 

 

Size :

Width ~  7½ “ (19cm)   15” (38cm) all around when stretched out as worn

Height ~ 7½” (19cm)

 

Instructions :

Cast on 72sts

1st Row:    S1, k2, * p2, k2, repeat from *to last st, k1

2nd Row:    S1, p2, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times more

11th Row:    S1, k6, * p2, k6, repeat from *to last st, k1

12th Row:    S1, p6, * k2, p6, repeat from * to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows until hat measures 5½" (14cm) from cast on edge

 

To shape the crown: 

Row 1:    S1, s1, k1, psso, k4, * p2, s1, k1, psso, k4, repeat from * to last st, k1     (63sts)

Row 2:    S1, p5, * k2, p5, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 3:    S1, k3, k2tog, * p2, k3, k2tog, repeat from *to last st, k1                           (54sts)

Row 4:    S1, p4, * k2, p4, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 5:     S1, * k4, p2, repeat from * to last 5sts, k5

Row 6:     S1, p4, * k2, p4, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 7:    S1, s1, k1, psso, k2, * p2, s1, k1, psso, k2, repeat from *to last st, k1      (45sts)

Row 8:    S1, p3, * k2, p3, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 9:     S1, * k1, k2tog, p2, repeat from * to last 5sts, k1, k2tog, k1                     (36sts)

Row 10:    S1, p2, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 11:    S1, * k2, p2tog, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3                                           (28sts)

Row 12:    S1, * p2, k1, repeat from * to end

Row 13:    S1, * s1, k1, psso, p1, repeat from * to last 3sts, s1, k1, psso, k1            (19sts)

Row 14:    S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’.

With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure

Sew up side seam and weave in ends    



Danby Hat                              Toddler,  1 – 2 years


Requires: 

DK (8ply) yarn, around 24 - 26g of acrylic DK

4mm needles 

 

Size :

Width:            8” (20.25cm),   16” (40.5cm) all around when stretched out as worn

Height:           8”  (20.25cm)

 

Instructions :

Cast on 80sts

1st Row:    S1, k2, * p2, k2, repeat from *to last st, k1

2nd Row:    S1, p2, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows 5 times more

13th Row:    S1, k6, * p2, k6, repeat from *to last st, k1

14th Row:    S1, p6, * k2, p6, repeat from * to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows until hat measures 6" (15cm) from cast on edge

  

To shape the crown: 

Row 1:    S1, s1, k1, psso, k4, * p2, s1, k1, psso, k4, repeat from * to last st, k1      (70sts)

Row 2:    S1, p5, * k2, p5, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 3:    S1, k3, k2tog, * p2, k3, k2tog, repeat from *to last st, k1                           (60sts)

Row 4:    S1, p4, * k2, p4, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 5:     S1, * k4, p2, repeat from * to last 5sts, k5

Row 6:     S1, p4, * k2, p4, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 7:    S1, s1, k1, psso, k2, * p2, s1, k1, psso, k2, repeat from *to last st, k1      (50sts)

Row 8:    S1, p3, * k2, p3, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 9:     S1, * k1, k2tog, p2, repeat from * to last 5sts, k1, k2tog, k1                     (40sts)

Row 10:    S1, p2, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 11:    S1, * k2, p2tog, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3                                           (31sts)

Row 12:    S1, * p2, k1, repeat from * to end

Row 13:    S1, * s1, k1, psso, p1, repeat from * to last 3sts, s1, k1, psso, k1            (21sts)

Row 14:    S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’.

With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure

Sew up side seam and weave in ends    



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Sunday 2 April 2023

Jeannie Baby Bonnets


Jeannie Baby Bonnets

My Jeannie Baby Cardigan, Hat and Blanket are very popular, so I thought I would add a pretty little bonnet too. 

0 - 3 months and 3 - 6 months



Jeannie Baby Bonnet            0 - 3 months

 

Size:

Width ~  5½“

Height ~ 5¾“ 

 

Requires:

DK yarn ~ around 18g of acrylic DK

4mm needles

A small button if desired

 

Instructions:

Cast on 58sts

1st Row                S1, knit to end

Repeat this row 6 times more

8th Row                S1, k3, * kfb, k7, repeat from * to last 6sts, kfb, k5                    (65sts)

9th Row:           S1, knit to end

10th Row:         S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

11th Row:         S1, knit to end

12th Row:         S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

13th Row:         S1, k4, * k1, p2, repeat from * to last 6sts, k6

14th Row:         S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

15th Row:         S1, k4, * k1, p2, repeat from * to last 6sts, k6

16th Row:         S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

Repeat the last 8 rows twice more

33rd Row            K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog                                                     (63sts)

34th Row            K2tog, k2, purl to last 4sts, k2, k2tog                                         (61sts)

35th Row            K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog                                                     (59sts)

36th Row            K2tog, purl to last 2sts, k2tog                                                    (57sts)

 

Shape Top ~ 

                             
37th Row:         S1, * k2tog, k4, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2tog                        (47sts)

38th, 40th, 42nd, 44th Rows       S1, purl to last st, k1
39th Row:         K2tog, * k3, k2tog, rep from * to end                                          (37sts)

41st Row:         S1,  * k2, k2tog, rep from * to end                                              (28sts)

43rd Row:         S1, * k1, k2tog, rep from * to end                                               (19sts)

45th Row:         S1, * k2tog, rep from * to end                                                     (10sts)



Cut the yarn (leaving a ‘tail’ to use for sewing up), draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly.  Fasten off

Sew seam leaving the bottom 3½”   (9cm) open

Add a crochet chain at both of lower edges to make ties



OR

Add a chin strap if you prefer

 

To make a chin strap ~

Pick up and knit 5 stitches at one of the lower corners

Work in garter stitch (knit every row) until the strap measures 3” (8cm)

Buttonhole Row:     K2, cast off one stitch, k1

Next Row:              K1,  kfb, k2

Knit 3 rows

Cast off

Add a button to the other lower edge

Darn away ends

 

 



Jeannie Baby Bonnet            3  – 6 months

 

Size:

Width ~ 6”

Height ~ 6¾“ 

 

Requires:

DK yarn ~ around 22g of acrylic DK

4mm needles

A small button if desired

 

Instructions:

Cast on 64sts

1st Row               S1, knit to end

Repeat this row 6 times more

8th Row               S1, k6, * kfb, k7, repeat from * to last st, k1                              (71sts)

9th Row               S1, knit to end

10th Row:         S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

11th Row:         S1, knit to end

12th Row:         S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

13th Row:         S1, k4, * k1, p2, repeat from * to last 6sts, k6

14th Row:         S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

15th Row:         S1, k4, * k1, p2, repeat from * to last 6sts, k6

16th Row:         S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

Repeat the last 8 rows twice more

33rd Row            S1, knit to end

34th Row:         S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

35th Row:         S1, knit to end

36th Row:         S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

37th Row            K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog                                                      (69sts)

38th Row:           K2tog, k2, purl to last 4sts, k2, k2tog                                         (67sts)

39th Row            K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog                                                      (65sts)

40th Row:           K2tog, purl to last 2sts, k2tog                                                    (63sts)

 

Shape Top ~ 

41st Row:         *K5, k2tog, repeat from * to end                                                (54sts)

42nd, 44th, 46th, 48th, 50th, 52nd Rows       S1, purl to last st, k1

43rd Row:         *K4, k2tog, repeat from * to end                                                (45sts)

45th Row:         *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to end                                                (36sts)

47th Row:         *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to end                                                (27sts)

49th Row:         *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to end                                                (18sts)

51st Row:          *K2tog, repeat from * to end                                                      (9sts)


Cut the yarn (leaving a ‘tail’ to use for sewing up), draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly.
  Fasten off

Sew seam, leaving the bottom 4” (10cm) open

Add a crochet chain at both of lower edges to make ties



OR

Add a chin strap if you prefer

 

To make a chin strap ~

Pick up and knit 5 stitches at one of the lower corners

Work in garter stitch (knit every row) until the strap measures 3” (8cm)

Buttonhole Row:     K2, cast off one stitch, k1

Next Row:              K1, kfb, k2

Knit 3 rows

Cast off 

Add a button to the other lower edge

Darn away ends


You will find the matching Jeannie Cardigan on this link ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2021/07/jeannie-baby-cardigan-jacket.html



 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

Copyright © 2023 ‘made by marianna’  All Rights Reserved
This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied, shared, reproduced
or republished on another webpage or website