OK, so I'm SUPER proud of this one because not only is it a PERFECT summer knitting project but I designed this baby all by my self! I drew up a theory, tested it out and dang if it didn't come out super duper!
I've been knitting these right and left. I made one for my 18 month old, one for my two year old nephew, and two for my cousin's kids. As you can see it the picture above, Avi is really enjoying it!
Supplies:
One skein of 100% cotton yarn. Cotton is important so it wont be too hot!
Size 7 circular neeldes
Directions for a newborn size (and a toddler size)
Cast on100 stitches (190)
Knit, join together, mark the beginning, and be careful not to twist
Knit 5 rows in garter stitch
Begin knitting in stockinette stitch and continue until piece measures 1.5 inches (2 inches)
Purl one row (on a row that should have been knitted so to create a seam)
Ktog every stitch on the next row
Stockinette for 1.5 (2) inches
Knit 6 stitches, place a marker on your needles and then place a marker on every 8 stitches
Knit a row and K2tog two stitches before the markers
Purl a row
Repeat the last two rows until you are down to 24 stitches
K1, K2tog, repeat to end
K2tog 4 times
Cut a long tail and using a needle gather up remain stitches and tie off
Using a long piece of yarn and a darning needle sew the yarn into the seam you created by purling, pull it through slightly tighter than the hat and tying it off, this makes the hat buckle in after the brim and this makes the brim stand out a bit over the face.
Sewing straps:
Cast on 80 stitches
knit one row while also binding that row off
do this twice and sew the straps to the under side of the hat on the sides.
Enjoy!
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