18" Doll & Newborn Hats

Same Hat 4 different looks ! All share the same crown pattern

Worster Weight Yarn

Needle Size 4 & 5 mm 16" Addi Turbo ( 6.5 us & 8 US )5mm double pointed needles
POM POM'S

PASTEL

PATTERN: CO = 44 sts., then P M
Ribbing: *K2, P2 rep * around ( 4mm) needles repeat ribbing until it measures 1.5in.
Body ( change to (5 mm) needles )Knit on the round until it measures 5" from CO edge.
Continue with the crown pattern

POM POM

PATTERN: CO = 44 sts., then P M
Ribbing: *K2, P2 rep * around ( 4mm) needles repeat ribbing until it measures 1.5in.
Body with Filatura Di Crosa Baby POM POM yarn and main color yarn ( change to (5 mm) needles )Knit on the round until it measures 5" from CO edge.
Cut Pom Pom yarn and continue with the crown pattern

CHA CHA

PATTERN: CO = 44 sts., then P M
Ribbing: *K1, P1 rep * around ( 4mm) needles repeat ribbing until it measures 1in.
Body with Patons CHA CHA yarn and main color yarn ( change to (5 mm) needles )Purl on the round until it measures 1 inchesKnit another 1.5 in. ( solid color only) = 3 ½ in. Of knitting work , continue with crown pattern.

BLOCK on BLOCK

PATTERN: CO = 44 sts., then P MRibbing: *K1, P1 rep * around ( 4mm) needles repeat ribbing until it measures 1in.
Work the body with 4 different colors, change color every 11th sts. ( change to (5 mm) needles )Purl on the round until it measures = 3 ½ in. of yarn work. Continue with the crown pattern and gradually decrease the sts. along with the yarn color.


Begin the crown : change to ( 5mm needles when work becomes too small for circular)

Rnd 1(RS)= *K2tog, K2, : rep from * around -33 sts.
Rnd 2 : Knit
Rnd 3 * K2tog, K1: rep from * around - 22 sts.
Rnd 4 : Knit
Rnd 5 K2tog, * k2, k2tog: rep from * around - 16 sts.
Rnd 6 : Knit
Rnd 7 K2tog: rep from * around - 8 sts.Cut yearn , leaving a 12" end. Thread end through yarn needle and draw through rem sts. Pull to close opening. Knot securely and weave in end.Turn up Cuff if desired.
Sew Pom Pom's

CHA CHA HAT

Just a little Cha Cha FUN!

I was looking throw my stash of yarns and I have been making baby hats for Knit One & Save One , so I got inspired to replicate one for my 6 year old. It’s really easy , no brain storming here, LOL. Adding the Patons Cha Cha with the yarn really adds texture and a funky feeling to the hat, along with the pom poms on top. I think you’re never to young or old to sport some unique headgear.

Yarn: Patons Shetland Chunky, 1 skein (121 yds)
Gauge: 15 sts.= 4" on 6mm needle
Yarn: Patons CHA CHA, 1 skein (120 yds)
Needle Size 5 mm 16" Addi Turbo ( 8 US )
Needle Size: 6mm 16" Addi Turbo ( 10 US ) , 6mm double pointed needles

Abbreviations
CO – cast on sts – stitches
k – knit rnd - round
k2tog – knit 2 stitches together rep – repeat
RS – right side
p – purl
PM – place marker

PATTERN: CO = 80 sts., then P M
Ribbing: *K1, P1 rep * around ( 5mm) needles
repeat ribbing until it measures 1½ in.

Body with CHA CHA yarn and main color yarn ( change to (6 mm) needles )
Purl on the round until it measures 3 inches
Knit another 2 in. ( solid color only) = 6 ½ in. Of knitting work

Begin the crown : change to ( 6mm needles when work becomes too small for circular)
Rnd 1(RS)= * K8, K2tog: rep from * around - 72 sts
Rnd 2 & 3 : Knit
Rnd 4= * K7, K2tog: rep from * around - 64 sts.
Rnd 5 & 6 : Knit
Rnd 7= * K6, K2tog: rep from * around - 56 sts.
Rnd 8 : Knit
Rnd 9= * K5, K2tog: rep from * around - 48 sts.
Rnd 10 : Knit
Rnd 11= * K4, K2tog: rep from * around - 40 sts.
Rnd 12= * K3, K2tog: rep from * around - 32 sts.
Rnd 13= * K2, K2tog: rep from * around - 24 sts.
Rnd 14= * K3, K2tog: rep from * around - 16 sts.
Rnd 15= *K2tog: rep from * around - 8 sts.
Cut yearn , leaving a 12" end. Thread end through yarn needle and draw through rem sts. Pull to close opening. Knot securely and weave in end.

Then sew on the Pom Pom's

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