❄️ A perfect fit, every single time

The Juniper Knit Hat is worked in the round from the bottom up, with a simple stitch pattern that is easy to adjust for a perfect fit.

With ten sizes from preemie to adult large, you can knit one for everyone on your list. Want to crochet it instead? Try the Juniper Knit-Look Crochet Hat.

✨ What makes it work

• Bottom up in the round. On circular needles.
• Easy to adjust. The stitch pattern makes resizing simple.
• Ten sizes. Preemie to adult large.

✂️ What you’ll need

• Yarn: Muse Hand Paint (100% superwash merino wool, 114 yds/100g). Color shown: Honor Tonal
• Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) and US 8 (5.0mm) circular needles
• Hook: 4.5mm crochet hook for the cast on
• Tools: Removable Stitch Markers · Yarn Needle · Scissors
• To finish like the sample: Faux Fur Pom Pom (optional)

✿ Sizes

• Preemie (Newborn, 3 to 6 months, 6 to 12 months) (12 to 24 months, Toddler, Child) (Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)
• Head circumference: 10 (13.5, 15, 16.5) (17.5, 18.5, 19.5) (21, 22, 23)“

⭐ Good to know

• Gauge: 14 sts and 20 rows = 4” x 4” in stitch pattern · gauge help
• Terms: US knitting terms

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Briana

© 2026 Briana Kepner (Briana K Designs). All rights reserved. For personal use; you’re welcome to sell finished items, and credit is always appreciated. Please don’t share, copy or resell the pattern. Changes to yarn or sizing are your call, and we can’t support modifications. Privacy · GPSR Representative: Ciara Doyle, C15 Y5F9, Ireland, Ciara@thefairythorn.ie