Our chunky stocking cap hat pattern is the perfect newborn photography prop. This free knitting pattern will give you all the details to make this hat in sizes newborn, baby, toddler and child.
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Supplies:
Yarn – Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick (Super Bulky 6).
Order online: (Lion Brand) (Amazon USA) (Amazon Canada) (Michaels) (Love Crafts)
Needles – US 13/9mm or whichever size needed to obtain gauge. Size US 13/9mm circular needles, 16” long and US 13/9mm double pointed needles for the decrease
Darning needle, stitch marker, measuring tape and scissors.
Gauge:
4” x 4” = 9 stitches and 12 rows in stocking stitch (same as pattern). I recommend using US 13 needles, but if you are a loose knitter you may need to drop down to US 11 or go up to US 15 for tighter knitters.
Be sure to check your gauge to ensure the hat will fit your little one properly.
Abbreviations:
K = Knit
P = Purl
K2tog = Knit two together
Sizes:
Newborn, 0-3 Months, 3-6 Months, 6-12 Months, 1-3 Years, 4-12 Years
Directions:
Newborn:
Cast on 24 stitches on your circular needle.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round – for 4 rounds.
K all for 6 rounds.
Decrease: *K2, K2together; repeat from * to end.
K all two rows.
Repeat the last three rows (1 decrease row, 2 K all rows) until you have 6 stitches left. Depending on the number of stitches, on some decrease rows you will not have enough stitches to complete the last full set of *K2, K2together; repeat from * to end. That is ok! Work through the decrease with the number of stitches you have until you come to the last stitch and then move on to the K all 2 rows.
Once you have 6 stitches remaining – K all for 20 rows (or length of your choice).
Cut yarn and weave through the remaining stitches. Insert the tail into the hat through the middle opening and pull to close up the top. Secure the tail tightly on the inside and weave in the end.
0-3 Months
Cast on 26 stitches on your circular needle.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round – for 4 rounds.
K all for 6 rounds.
Decrease: *K2, K2together; repeat from * to last 2 stitches.
K all two rows.
Repeat the last three rows (1 decrease row, 2 K all rows) until you have 6 stitches left. Depending on the number of stitches, on some decrease rows you will not have enough stitches to complete the last full set of *K2, K2together; repeat from * to end. That is ok! Work through the decrease with the number of stitches you have until you come to the last stitch and then move on to the K all 2 rows.
Once you have 6 stitches remaining – K all for 20 rows (or length of your choice).
Cut yarn and weave through the remaining stitches. Insert tail into the hat through the middle and pull to close up the top. Secure the tail tightly on the inside and weave in the end.
3-6 Months
Cast on 28 stitches on your circular needle.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round – for 5 rounds.
K all for 7 rounds.
Decrease: *K2, K2together; repeat from * to last 2 stitches.
K all two rows.
Repeat the last three rows (1 decrease row, 2 K all rows) until you have 6 stitches left. Depending on the number of stitches, on some decrease rows you will not have enough stitches to complete the last full set of *K2, K2together; repeat from * to end. That is ok! Work through the decrease with the number of stitches you have until you come to the last stitch and then move on to the K all 2 rows.
Once you have 6 stitches remaining – K all for 22 rows (or length of your choice).
Cut yarn and weave through the remaining stitches. Insert tail into the hat through the middle and pull to close up the top. Secure the tail tightly on the inside and weave in the end.
6-12 Months
Cast on 30 stitches on your circular needle.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round – for 6 rounds.
K all for 9 rounds.
Decrease: *K2, K2together; repeat from * to last 2 stitches.
K all two rows.
Repeat the last three rows (1 decrease row, 2 K all rows) until you have 6 stitches left. Depending on the number of stitches, on some decrease rows you will not have enough stitches to complete the last full set of *K2, K2together; repeat from * to end. That is ok! Work through the decrease with the number of stitches you have until you come to the last stitch and then move on to the K all 2 rows.
Once you have 6 stitches remaining – K all for 22 rows (or length of your choice).
Cut yarn and weave through the remaining stitches. Insert tail into the hat through the middle and pull to close up the top. Secure the tail tightly on the inside and weave in the end.
1-3 Years
Cast on 32 stitches on your circular needle.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round – for 7 rounds.
K all for 10 rounds.
Decrease: *K2, K2together; repeat from * to last 2 stitches.
K all two rows.
Repeat the last three rows (1 decrease row, 2 K all rows) until you have 6 stitches left. Depending on the number of stitches, on some decrease rows you will not have enough stitches to complete the last full set of *K2, K2together; repeat from * to end. That is ok! Work through the decrease with the number of stitches you have until you come to the last stitch and then move on to the K all 2 rows.
Once you have 6 stitches remaining – K all for 24 rows (or length of your choice).
Cut yarn and weave through the remaining stitches. Insert tail into the hat through the middle and pull to close up the top. Secure the tail tightly on the inside and weave in the end.
4-12 Years
Cast on 34 stitches on your circular needle.
Join.
Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round – for 7 rounds.
K all for 11 rounds.
Decrease: *K2, K2together; repeat from * to last 2 stitches.
K all two rows.
Repeat the last three rows (1 decrease row, 2 K all rows) until you have 6 stitches left. Depending on the number of stitches, on some decrease rows you will not have enough stitches to complete the last full set of *K2, K2together; repeat from * to end. That is ok! Work through the decrease with the number of stitches you have until you come to the last stitch and then move on to the K all 2 rows.
Once you have 6 stitches remaining – K all for 20 rows (or length of your choice).
Cut yarn and weave through the remaining stitches. Insert tail into the hat through the middle and pull to close up the top. Secure the tail tightly on the inside and weave in the end.
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