Acorn hat by Lempi Knits

Acorn hat

Knitting
August 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
118 - 236 yards (108 - 216 m)
0-1 months, 1-3 months, 3-9 months, 9-12 months, 1-2 years, 3-5 years
English Finnish
This pattern is available for free.

Easy hat pattern to knit for babies and young children!

The Acorn Hat is knitted in a stretchy 2x2 rib stitch, making it comfortable, flexible, and well-fitting. The double-folded brim keeps small ears warm on cool autumn days.This hat pattern is also suitable for beginners: all you need to know is how to knit and purl. DK weight yarn is warm and also quick to knit.

The hat is worked in the round in 2x2 rib stitch until it measures the correct length, then the stitches are gradually decreased, shaping a rounded crown.

This pattern is available for free!
The pattern is also available in Finnish, called Tammenterho-pipo.

Sizes: 0-1 months (1-3 months) 3-9 months (9-12 months) 1-2 years (3-5 years)

Gauge: 21 s / 10 cm stockinette stitch

Materials: 50 (50) 100 (100) 100 (100) g Sandes Garn Double Sunday (50 g = 108 m), colorway 9080 Urban Chic, or another yarn of the same weight

Needles: 3,5 mm (US 4)