I wanted a simple hat for my newborn that would keep her head warm in our cold Wisconsin winters and also have the flexibility to grow with her as she gets older. Nothing provides this kind of warmth and size flexibility like a good 2x2 ribbing, so this simple hat was born. With elevated details like a tubular cast-on and mirrored crown decreases, this simple child’s hat is a quick knit that will keep the head of the little one in your life warm and grow with them.

Sizes
Newborn, Toddler (1-3 years), Child-Adult (3 years-adult)
Note: the sizing for this pattern is very flexible due to the extreme stretch of the 2x2 ribbing. My 2-year-old and I can both wear the largest size comfortably.

Finished Measurements
Height (un-stretched) - 7, 8, 9 in (18, 20, 22 cm)
Circumference (un-stretched) - 10, 13, 15.5 in (25, 33, 39 cm)

Gauge
34 sts x 30 rows = 4in (10cm) in 2x2 ribbing knit in the round, un-stretched

Yarn
Pink sample uses
Refracted Light Fiber Arts - Rivendell Fingering (held double)
(437yds 100m, 100g)
1 skein - “Anemone”

Marled sample uses
Refracted Light Fiber Arts - Rivendell Fingering (held double)
(437yds 100m, 100g)
1 skein - “Brick”
1 skein - “Slate“

To substitute, use
fingering weight yarn (held double) - 437yds (for largest size)

Needles

US 3 (3.25mm) 16in (40cm) circular needles

or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions

Stitch marker
Tapestry needle

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