Today, I have brought a Little Hearts Hat Knitting Pattern for baby girls. This hat is designed for babies aged 8 to 10 Years. I have made it in a double layer, which makes it very warm.
The detailed method for knitting the Little Hearts Hat is shared below. Additionally, for your convenience, a video tutorial is also attached.
So, let’s learn the Little Hearts Hat Knitting Pattern for baby girls and enjoy knitting this beautiful and cozy hat!
Table of Contents
Essential Knitting Materials
Knitting Yarn: Vardhman Baby Soft Wool (Soft and lightweight 4-ply acrylic yarn).
Knitting Needles: 10 (3.25 mm UK Size) number straight needles.
Optional materials include a measuring tape, cable needle, scissors, and a darning needle.
Common Knitting Abbreviations
P2tog: Purl 2 sts together
K2tog: Knit 2 sts together
SL(P): Slip(Purl Wise)
K: Knit
P: Purl
YB: Yarn in back
YF: Yarn in front
STS: Stitches
RS: Right Side
WS: Wrong Side
SSK: Slip, Slip, Knit (Slip one stitch knitwise, Slip the next stitch knitwise, Insert the left needle into the front of these two slipped stitches & Knit them together through the back loop).
K3tog(back loop): Knit 3 sts together from the back loop.
K2tog (back loop): Knit 2 sts together from the back loop.
K2tog (front loop): Knit 2 sts together from the front loop.
Double-Layer Warm Little Hearts Hat Knitting Pattern: Perfect Knitting Pattern for kids
Little Hearts Hat size: Baby Girls (To fit head circumference: 19-20”/20-21”, Length from brim to top: approximately 9”.
Skills: Beginner/Intermediate.
Skills used in the pattern: Casting On, 4 rows repeat Little Hearts pattern, Decreases & Sewing Together a Seam.
Cast on: 122 sts.
Knitting the Inner Layer of a Double-Layer Hat
Start knitting the hat from the inner part. Follow the two rows below to knit the inner part of the hat.
Row 1 (RS) – SL1(P), * P2, K6 * repeat from * to * ………………. last sts P1
Row 2 (WS) – SL1(P), * P6, K2 * repeat from* to * …………… last sts P1
Repeat these two rows to complete a total of 8 inches.
Border for Double-Layer Hat
Follow the two rows below and repeat them to knit 1 inch, which will also give the look of a border in this hat.
RS – SL1(P), * YF, SL2, YB, K6 * repeat from * to * …………… last sts P1
WS – SL1(P), * P6, K2 * repeat from* to * …………… last sts P1
RS – SL1(P), * P2, K6 * repeat from * to * …………… last sts P1
WS – SL1(P), * P6, K2 * repeat from* to * …………… last sts P1
RS – SL1(P), * P2, K6 * repeat from * to * …………… last sts P1
WS – SL1(P), * P6, K2 * repeat from* to * …………… last sts P1
RS – SL1(P), * P2, K6 * repeat from * to * ……………last sts P1
WS – SL1(P), * P6, K2 * repeat from* to * …………… last sts P1
RS – SL1(P), * P2, K6 * repeat from * to * …………… last sts P1
WS – SL1(P), * P6, K2 * repeat from* to * …………… last sts P1
Repeat these rows to complete 1 inch border.
Knit the Body of the Little Hearts Hat
The “Little Heart Design” consists of 4 rows. To knit this design, stitches have been taken in multiples of 8.
Row 1(RS) – SL1(P), * P2, K2, YF, SL2, YB, K2 * repeat from * to * ………. last sts P1
Row 2(WS) – SL1(P), * P2, YB, SL2, YF, P2, K2 * repeat from * to * ……… last sts P1
Row 3(RS) – SL1(P), * P2, (T3B – K1, K2), (T3F – K2, K1) * repeat from * to *………… last sts P1
Row 4(WS) – SL1, * P6, K2 * repeat from * to * ……………. last sts P1
Repeat these four rows to complete the length (7 inches) of the hat.
Attaching the Inner and Outer Layers of Double-Layer Hat
Now, attach the bottom (cast-on) part to the top part from the wrong side. The pattern is given below.
Wrong Side – (attach from bottom) Pick 1 cast on sts then P2tog, *(Pick 1 cast on sts & P2tog) 6 times, (Pick 1 cast on sts & K2tog) 2 times * repeat from * to * …………. Pick 1 cast on sts & P2tog
Shaping the crown of Little Hearts Hat
Now bind off the hat according to the Little Hearts pattern. Follow the bind-off instructions below.
Row 1 (RS) – SL1(P), * P2tog, K2, YF, SL2, YB, K2 * repeat from * to * ….. last sts P1
Now I have 107 stitches remaining.
Row 2 (WS) – SL1(P), * P2, YB, SL2, YF, P2, K1 * repeat from * to * …… last sts P1
Row 3 (RS) – SL1(P), * P1, K3tog(back loop), K3tog (front loop) *……….. last sts P1
Now I have 47 stitches remaining.
Row 4 (WS) – SL1(P), * P2, K1 * repeat from * to * ……………… last sts P1
Row 5 (RS) – SL1(P), * P1, K2tog (back loop) * repeat from * to * ………….. last sts P1
Now I have 32 stitches remaining.
Row 6 (WS) – SL1(P), * P1, K1 * repeat from * to* ……………. last sts P1
Row 7 (RS) – SL1(P), K2tog, K2tog, K2tog ………………. last sts P1
Now I have 17 stitches remaining.
Row 8 (WS) – Purl all sts
Finally, pick up the remaining 17 stitches on the swing needle and secure them tightly. After that, sew the hat.
Little Hearts Hat Knitting Video Tutorial
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Little Hearts Hat Knitting Pattern
What size is the Little Hearts Hat?
The Little Hearts Hat is designed for baby girls with a head circumference of 19-21 inches.
What type of yarn should I use for the Little Hearts Hat?
Use a soft and lightweight 4-ply acrylic yarn for this project.
What knitting needles are required?
You will need straight knitting needles size 10 (3.25 mm UK Size).
What is the Little Hearts pattern?
It’s a cute heart design pattern worked in a 4-row repeat, perfect for creating a lovely texture on the hat.
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