Whimsical Snowflake Child's Hat

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in pale pink (approximately 150 yards)
• Worsted weight yarn in red (for snowflake design)
• Worsted weight yarn in white (for snowflake design)
• 4 mm (US 6) knitting needles
• 4 mm crochet hook (for optional embellishments)
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge

20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

Abbreviations

• CO - Cast On
• st(s) - Stitch(es)
• K - Knit
• P - Purl
• K2tog - Knit two stitches together
• WS - Wrong Side
• RS - Right Side

Instructions

Hat Body

1. CO 72 stitches using pale pink yarn.
2. Join in the round, making sure not to twist. Place a stitch marker to signify the beginning of the round.
3. Work in 1x1 ribbing (K1, P1) for 6 rounds.
4. Change to stockinette stitch (knit every round) and continue until the hat measures 5 inches from the cast-on edge.

Creating the Snowflake Design

1. On the next round, start the snowflake design. Follow the chart or use the colors to create a pattern that features 5 snowflakes around the hat. You can use red and white yarn for the snowflakes; to do this, alternate yarn colors while knitting the snowflake.
2. After completing the snowflake pattern, continue in stockinette stitch until the hat measures 7.5 inches from the cast-on edge.

Crown Decrease

1. Begin crown decreases:
2. Round 1: *(K6, K2tog)* repeat from * to * around. (63 stitches)
3. Round 2: Knit all stitches.
4. Round 3: *(K5, K2tog)* repeat from * to * around. (54 stitches)
5. Round 4: Knit all stitches.
6. Round 5: *(K4, K2tog)* repeat from * to * around. (45 stitches)
7. Round 6: Knit all stitches.
8. Round 7: *(K3, K2tog)* repeat from * to * around. (36 stitches)
9. Round 8: Knit all stitches.
10. Round 9: *(K2, K2tog)* repeat from * to * around. (27 stitches)
11. Round 10: Knit all stitches.
12. Round 11: *(K1, K2tog)* repeat from * to * around. (18 stitches)
13. Round 12: *(K2tog)* repeat until 6 stitches remain.

Finishing

1. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread through remaining stitches and pull to close the top of the hat.
2. Weave in all ends securely.
3. For added cuteness, you can crochet small ear flaps or braids with the contrasting color yarn using the crochet hook. Simply create chains to the desired length and secure them under the chin.

Final Size

This whimsical hat should fit a child aged 2-4 years, with a circumference of approximately 18-20 inches.