aviatrix is a fun, fast pattern for the cutest, best fitting baby helmet you will find. Worked on straight needles with instructions for 3 weights of yarn and 6 basic sizes this will become your “go to” last minute baby hat pattern, unassuming when it comes off the needles it needs to be placed on a baby’s head to reveal it’s true potential!

Please note this is a unisex pattern and doesnt come with a pattern for a flower, however many knitters have linked to the patterns they used for flowers.

I have realised that i did not communicate my method of picking up from the wrong side correctly - and I’m not going to edit the pattern at present - so here is a description: I have the WS facing me (so I don’t have to break the yarn) but I pick up on the RS of the work, usually the first tidy leg in from the edge that I can find.

I have added the .pdf for a Spanish version, please choose “Aviatrix.spanish or espanol” if you wish to download it. Thank you to fellow Raveller carlynx!

I have added the .pdf for a Hungarian version, please choose “Aviatrix.hun” if you wish to download it. Thank you to fellow Raveller maczy!

An Estonian version is now available - here is the link thank you Kaisukas.
We now have a Brazilian Portuguese version of the original Aviatrix pattern! Thank you so much Rebeca

Thanks to Brandie’s (beepb) awesome translation skills the original Aviatrix pattern is now available in French! please tell all of your Francophone friends.
Choose “Aviatrix Francais from the list of .pdfs when you click on “download”

I have completely re-worked the sizing for this hat - you now have 7 sizes and 3 yarn weights to work from - sport, DK and Worsted.
The smallest size will fit a newborn and the largest will fit a small adult - just be sure to use a good elastic yarn such as a woollen spun wool for the best fit.

Please also check the size of the child’s head (if possible) for an even better fit.

The largest size in worsted fits my 4.5 yr old neice and my 19 yr old daughter - head sizes vary and good wool is very forgiving!

This hat has a unique constuction, making it quick and fun to knit and it is worked on straight needles only!

If you have any questions feel free to ask them in the Just Jussi group.