Make
a trip to your yarn stash for the perfect bear colored yarn and knit
your little bear a cozy and super fast hat. Tuck the hat in with a
new baby gift or make for your favorite charity. Instructions
included for both preemie and newborn sizes.
- 1 Skein Lion Brand Nature's Choice Organic Cotton (or your favorite worsted weight yarn)
- US10.5 Straight needles (for knitting flat)US 10.5 Circular needles and set of 4 US 10.5 DPNs (for knitting in the round)
- Tapestry Needle
- Preemie and Newborn
- 14 Stitches and 19 Rows = 4 Inches
- CO: Cast on
- BO: Bind off
- K2tog: Knit two stitches together
- St st: Stockinette stitch
- WS: Wrong side
CO
40 sts for preemie or 48 sts for newborn, leaving a long tail for
seaming up later.
Work
in st st until hat measures 6” (both sizes) from CO edge, ending
on a WS row.
Decrease
(both preemie and newborn):
Row
1: K2, K2tog across row
Row
2: Purl
Row
3: K1, K2tog across row
Row
4: Purl
Row
5: K2tog across row
Using
tapestry needle, break yarn leaving a long tail. Thread through
remaining stitches and pull tightly. Seam up the back of hat and
weave in ends.
CO 40 sts for preemie or 48 sts for newborn, join in the round, being careful not to twist, PM
Work in st st (knit all rounds) until hat measures 6” (both sizes) from CO edge.
Decrease (both preemie and newborn):
Row 1: K2, K2tog around
Row 2: Knit
Row 3: K1, K2tog around
Row 4: Knit
Row 5: K2tog around
Using tapestry needle, break yarn leaving a long tail. Thread through remaining stitches and pull tightly.
Note:
Ears are worked in garter stitch to make them nice and sturdy.
CO
6 sts (be sure to leave a long tail for attaching the ears later)
Row
1: Knit
Row
2: Knit
Row
3: Knit
Row
4: K2tog, knit 2 sts, k2tog (4 sts)
BO
Finishing:
Seam hat and stitch both ears to top of hat. Weave in any ends.
Seam hat and stitch both ears to top of hat. Weave in any ends.
© Jennifer Dickerson 2013
Please note: Patterns are for personal and charity use only. In addition, if you enjoy the pattern, please link to it, but do not copy the pattern to your own website or blog (including other languages). Thank you!
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Love the pattern! So cute! But when decreasing the top of the hat, is Row 5 supposed to be K1, K2tog around? Because I have 13 remaining stitches there (newborn size). Thanks again for the pattern!
ReplyDeleteHmmm...I'll have to check on that, thanks so much for pointing it out, I appreciate that. For now though, you could get away with the odd number of remaining because you can draw any number of stitches to finish the top. Thanks again for your eagle eye!
ReplyDeleteI am a new knitter and knitted my 20 year old son a hat, he recently asked me to knit him another one. I sent him to the Ravelry web site to pick out a hat and he fell in love with this one, but i have no idea how to alter it to fit him
ReplyDeleteIs it possible for you to adjust the pattern to an adult size for me.
Please e mail me at
ronapie5@yahoo.com
Absolutely, I'll send you an email soon...
ReplyDeleteHello! I am also a new knitter with a 7-month-old baby, a 4-month-old niece, and a 2-year-old niece. I'd love to make them all hats for Christmas this year, and love this one - so adorable! I think they would all love it! I'm just not sure how to adjust the pattern size for each of them. Would you be able to adjust the pattern for me, too? I think a 6-12 month size would work for the two babies, and a 2-year old size would be perfect for my older niece. You can email me at amyjaredyost@gmail.com. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteHi! I have a light baby yarn that I would really like to use for this hat, it is a "light 3". Is there a way to alter this pattern to use this yarn for a newborn hat? The hat is so cute!
ReplyDelete@ Amy I'm fiddling with the math and will email you soon!
ReplyDelete@ktmarie71 the easiest thing would be to hold the yarn double...do you have anough yarn for that? If not, let me know, we'll figure something out!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for getting back to me so fast! I have only completed a few projects and am still learning, so forgive me. What does hold the yarn double mean? I have plenty of yarn. :). Thanks again for the pattern and your generosity of time figuring this out! I could always buy new yarn if needed. I just like the colors I currently have.
ReplyDeleteWould it be possible to also get the adult version of this adorable bear hat? Thanks so much...love your patterns. bfoag@hotmail.com
ReplyDelete@ktmarie71 holding the yarn double just means to knit as you normally would but just hold two strands of yarn in your hand as you knit instead of one. The result will be a thicker loftier hat. Try doing that in a swatch as a sample first to see if you like it...
ReplyDeleteSometimes I will do this if I need thicker yarn too!
Let me know if I can help in any other way and happy knitting to you!
@ ronapie & "anonymous" I send the modified adult sizing to your email addresses, please let me know if you have any questions...
ReplyDeleteHappy knitting!
@ Amy Just sent you an email with other sizes...
ReplyDeleteHi there! This is adorable. I'm hoping to make this for a nephew who's about 8months old. Do you think you could also send me the adjusted pattern for that size? I'm guessing it would be the same as what you sent Amy above? My email address is ms.jacob@gmail.com. Thank you SO SO much, I really appreciate it!
ReplyDelete@ Ms.Jacob...just sent you an email, you are so welcome, and thanks to you for your kind words!
ReplyDeleteI'm new to knitting and have a question. For rows 1 and 3, do you k1(k2) once and then k2tog the rest of the row? Or do you alternate between k1(2) and k2tog for the whole row? Thanks in advance!
ReplyDeleteThank you so,so much for sharing this pattern! This is only my third project but it turned out amazingly cute! My second son is due to be born March 4th and I can't wait to put him in this hat. Will start working on your bunny hat pattern for Easter very soon! Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute hat! I wanted to make this for a number of people in my family. Could you also send me the adjusted adult and small children sizes as well? wahleeanna@gmail.com. Thanks in advance!
ReplyDelete@ Megan T...You are so welcome! Congratulations to you!
ReplyDelete@ anlambk1...you are absolutely correct, you want to alternate between...so you will knit the stitch(es) then knit two together, then knit the stitch(es) then knit two together and so on...keep repeating until the end of the row. Hope that helps! :-)
ReplyDeleteHi! Do you think bulky (5) yarn would work if I used size 9 needles? I am planning to make a newborn size. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteJo
@ WD...Sending you a message and...done!
ReplyDelete@ Anonymous...not really sure, the best thing to do would be to knit a swatch and see if you can get gauge, that way you can be absolutely sure.
ReplyDelete:-)
Hey, Jennifer! could you please send me adjusted sizing for a 2 year old? (maggs4408@hotmail.com) I love your patterns! Just made the bunny for a friend having a baby in April! Thanks again for sharing!
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DeleteDone! I just put it on the blog for everyone! It can be found it the "Free Knitting Patterns" tab as well.
Delete:-)
Here's the link too:
http://fiberflux.blogspot.com/2012/02/you-asked-for-it.html
Hey Jennifer, I also need an adjusted sizing for a 5 year old....such cute and not difficult patterns...YEAH! Could I get the bunny pattern adjusted to a 5 year old also? Many thanks!
ReplyDeleteJanie
janie_s2000@yahoo.com
Done! I just put the bear hat on the blog for everyone! It can be found it the "Free Knitting Patterns" tab as well.
Delete:-)
Here's the link too:
http://fiberflux.blogspot.com/2012/02/you-asked-for-it.html
PS you can use the bear hat pattern for the bunny hat, ears would be the same as the original bunny pattern.
Hi, I would love to make this hat for a a few of my friends that are about to have babies, but I'm quite new to knitting and I'm a little confused as to what yarn to use. I live in the UK could you recommend a brand and yarn that would be suitable for baby hats?
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Katie.
Hi Katie!
DeleteBecause this hat is knitted with US 10.5 needles, you can go slightly bulky...my advice would be to choose something worsted weight or thicker, and because it is for a baby, be sure it is soft. You can always do a test swatch to make sure it knits up nicely.
If you are still having trouble picking some yarn out (not as familiar with where to get yarn in the UK), I used Lion Brand Natures Choice Organic Cotton (1 skein) which comes in beautiful soft earthy colors and is just the right amount of bulkiness without being overly so. You can totally order it online...I checked for you and they definitely ship to the UK :-)
www.lionbrand.com
can this pattern be made in the round?
ReplyDeleteYes!!! I just updated the pattern above with instructions...happy knitting to you!
DeleteThe hat is soo cute! Would you send me the pattern for kids and adults, please? Thanks! Penny at penjonlis@aol.com
ReplyDeleteHi Penny!
DeleteThe pattern is here on this site, I added a link to it just now on this pattern page, just scroll up and you'll see it...you can also find it archived in the "Free Knitting Patterns" tab at the top too.
I love your patterns! I am making this for a shoer gift, but sinxe we are going into spring/ summer here in california, i want to make a size 1. If you have adjusted this pattern for other sizes...can i get the different sizes? Thanks so much i appreciate it. I am on ravelry as sweetside. Thank-u!
ReplyDeleteThanks! And, absolutely, the additional sizing is on this site already, just go to the "free knitting patterns" tab and scroll down.
Deletehi im looking knit this hat in newborn size using double knit, have you any idea how much i would need in weight? i have a few odd balls and dont want to start it if ive not enough wool. many thanks
ReplyDeleteFound you on Pinterest. I'm making two of these hats for a friend. Could you possibly e-mail me a pattern for this in a 3 month old size? This is super cute! My e-mail is bearycute@gmail.com. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSorry, 4 month old, not a 3 month old.
DeleteThank you for the perfect pattern! I just finished my first bear hat. It's so cute and I love it!
ReplyDeletehow do i print it
ReplyDeleteAn easy way to print is to highlight needed text, select "copy" with your right mouse button, paste it to a Word document, and print.
Deletei really love your patterns their wonderful and beautiful i am just finishing the bear hat it is looking beautiful i am looking for a very easy pattern for baby booties do you have one
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your kind comment! I don't have a pattern yet for baby booties...
Deletehelp my ears are looking horrid what did i do wrong
ReplyDelete(see below)
Deletewhen i was doing my ear my cast on ended at the top of the rite side of the ear so it looks wierd
ReplyDeleteNot sure why that would happen...are you using the same needle size and yarn as the hat? Did you omit or add anything to any of the rows? Let me know and we'll figure this out together!
Deleteno actually i went to the store and got the same yarn that you said and the rite deedles
DeleteIt's me again i used size 10 needles
Deletewait a minuet i did add i more row to make it bigger because it looked so small
DeleteI tried to make a preemie size on circular needles but it just ended up being a squarish piece of fabric.
ReplyDeleteWhen you began your first round did you join to make a circle? That might be why it was square?
DeleteHi i have lots of 8ply wool could i use this and would i need to change the needle size looks like a very easy pattern and so cute.
ReplyDeleteI would love to make this for a 1 1/2 year old but how many stitchs will I start with,, aylishvowles37@googlemail.com
ReplyDeleteSure! Check out the pattern (in the "free patterns" tab) called "Baby Bear for the Rest of Us" It has additional sizing beyond the newborn and preemie size.
Deletehey um i am doing a simple ribbed hat for an adult with the natures choice organic cotton
ReplyDeleteum do you no what amount of stitches i need or do you need the head size
Neat! If you're doing the hat for someone who is older than a newborn, check out the pattern "Baby Bear for the Rest of Us" It can be found in the "Free Knitting Patterns" at the top of this. Just click and then scroll to the bottom of that page. The pattern includes sizes ranging from baby to adult.
Deletei am putting a request in for more animal hats like ladybug with antennas or a frog or any cute animal maby a monkey. Thanks
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