Create a delicate little beanie designed especially for those precious first newborn photographs.
The Penelope Hat is a soft, lightweight newborn beanie featuring a beautiful openwork eyelet design and a gently gathered crown. Its petite size makes it especially lovely as a newborn photography prop for babies approximately 0–2 weeks old.
The hat is knitted flat on straight needles and seamed at the back, so there is no need to knit in the round. This makes it a simple and enjoyable project for knitters who prefer working with straight needles. The original Penelope design uses the same flat construction and decorative eyelet technique.
Add a small pom-pom, bow, or flower to give your finished beanie your own special touch. The original design also includes these optional embellishments.
SIZE
Newborn — approximately 0–2 weeks
Finished hat measures approximately 5–5¼ inches wide when laid flat.
This is a petite newborn-size hat designed especially for newborn photography and photo-prop use. Because newborn head sizes vary, please check the finished measurements when making the hat for a specific baby.
PATTERN DETAILS
• Newborn size — approximately 0–2 weeks
• Beautiful openwork eyelet design
• Garter-stitch lower edge
• Gently shaped and gathered crown
• Knitted flat and seamed
• Worked on straight needles
• Beginner-friendly construction
• Optional pom-pom, bow, or flower
• Lovely newborn photography prop
• Instant-download digital knitting pattern
MATERIALS
Yarn: DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk
Needles: US 6 (4 mm)
Yardage: Approximately 55–65 yards (50–60 m) for the hat
Additional: Tapestry needle and scissors
Allow a small amount of additional yarn if you would like to add a pom-pom.
SKILL LEVEL
Beginner / Easy
You should be familiar with basic knitting techniques including:
• Casting on
• Knit and purl stitches
• Yarn over (YO)
• Knit 2 together (K2tog)
• Basic decreasing
• Seaming and finishing
The pattern includes explanations of the abbreviations and techniques used.
PERFECT FOR
This petite beanie is especially suited for newborn photography sessions, newborn photo props, baby shower gifts, keepsake outfits, birth announcements, and handmade newborn accessories.
The delicate eyelet texture photographs beautifully while keeping the overall style simple and timeless.