After finishing a blanket drive with my charity knit/crochet group I had a large container of yarn remnants about 1oz in size or smaller. So I started wiping up baby hats using 2 strands of yarn for speed and stability. I loved making them so much I thought I would share the idea with you. It takes me around 2 hours to make a hat.
You will need;
Size 10 ½ knitting needles
About 2oz of yarn scraps
Brim
Cast on 40(44) stitches
Knit every row for 1in
Body
Row 1: purl
Row 2: knit
Repeat row 1 and 2 until you are 4 ½ in from the cast on edge, finishing with a purl row.
Crown
Row 1: *knit 8(9), knit 2 together* repeat across
Row 2: purl
Row 3: *knit 7(8), knit 2 together* repeat across
Row 4: purl
Row 5: *knit 6(7), knit 2 together* repeat across
Row 6: purl
Row 7: *knit 2 together* repeat across
Row 8: purl
Row 7: *knit 2 together* repeat across
Finishing
Cut yarn 18in from needles, place on yarn needle and thread through remaining stitches, pull to draw shut and form the top, use remaining yarn to sew the side seam, weave in all ends (no knots are needed because the second strand will keep the stitches stable)
If you choose to use any of our patterns for yourself or family, please also consider making some to send to us or give to another charity.
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Knit Baby Cap
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