Free Knitting Pattern: Babysoft® Baby Hat

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Baby Hat
Lion BrandŽ Babysoft^®
Pattern Number: kbs-babyHat Click here for the sweater pattern!

SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Intermediate
SIZE: 3-6 mos

PUBLISHED IN: Crafts, Knit It!

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS

920-144 Babysoft Yarn: Lilac DISCONTINUED Pastel, pinkish lavender
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 4.79

Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 6 [4.00 mm]
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 3.60

Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 3.59

GAUGE:
19 sts = 4 inches (10 cm) in pattern BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Exact gauges is not imporant to this project.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
k1b (knit 1 in the row below) Insert needle through center of st 1 row below next st and knit, slipping st above off needle at same time. Foundation Row (WS) P 1, *p 1, k 1; rep from * to last st, p 1. Row 1 (RS) K 1, *p 1, k1b; rep from * to last st, k 1. Row 2 P 1, *p 1, k 1; rep from * to last st, p 1. Rep Rows 1-2 for pattern. Main Pattern (multiple of 7 + 2) Row 1 (RS) Knit. Row 2 P 1, *p 1, k 6; rep from * to last st, p 1. Row 3 K 7, k1b, *k 6, k1b; rep from * to last st, k 1. Row 4 Rep Row 2. Rep Rows 1-4 for pattern.

INSTRUCTIONS

HAT Cast on 72 sts and work 10 rows in Fisherman Rib. Work 4 rows in Garter St, then 30 rows Main Pattern. Crown Decreases Row 1 (RS) K 1, *k 2, k2tog, k 2, k1b; rep from * to last st, k 1 - 62 sts. Row 2 P 1, *p 1, k 5; rep from * to last st, p 1. Rows 3-12 Main Pattern, adjusting number of sts between k1b/p sts to reflect decreases. Row 13 K 1, *k 1, k2tog, k 2, k1b; rep from * to last st, k 1 - 52 sts. Row 14 P 1, *p 1, k 4; rep from * to last st, p 1. Rows 15-24 Main Pattern, adjusting number of sts between k1b/p sts to reflect decreases. Row 25 K 1, *k 1, k2tog, k 1, k1b; rep from * to last st, k 1 - 42 sts. Row 26 P 1, *p 1, k 3; rep from * to last st, p 1. Rows 27-36 Main Pattern, adjusting number of sts between k1b/p sts to reflect decreases. Row 37 K 1, *k 1, k2tog, k1b; rep from * to last st, k 1 - 32 sts. Row 38 P 1, *p 1, k 2; rep from * to last st, p 1. Rows 39-48 Main Pattern, adjusting number of sts between k1b/p sts to reflect decreases. Row 49 K 1, *k2tog, k1b; rep from * to last st, k 1 - 22 sts. Row 50 P 1, *p 1, k 1; rep from * to last st, p 1. Rows 51-60 Main Pattern, adjusting number of sts between k1b/p sts to reflect decreases. Row 61 K 1, k2tog across to last st, k 1 - 12 sts. Break off yarn leaving 18" long end. Pull through rem sts and sew back seam. Make tassel and attach to point.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
beg = begin(s)(ning)
cont = continu(e)(s)(ing)
dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing)
foll = follow(s)(ing)
inc = increas(e)(s)(ing)
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 together
MC = main color
p = purl
psso = pass slipped stitch over
rem = remain(s)(ing)
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
rev = revers(e)(ing)
rnd(s) = round(s)
RS = right side
ssk = slip, slip, knit
St st = Stockinette stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together
WS = wrong side
yo = yarn over

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