New Zealand Merino Baby & Kids Hat Knitting Pattern Collection (K3062)
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Five Baby & Kids Hats – Naturally K3062
Five hat designs with ribbed brims and a choice of knit-and-purl textures, garter ridges and eyelet details. Each hat is knitted flat from the brim up, shaped at the crown and sewn along the back seam. Choose one design or work through the collection.
Sizes and yarn requirements
Ages are approximate. Choose by head measurement. The table gives the yarn allowance for one hat in any of the five designs, rather than the whole collection.
Use Naturally New Zealand Merino Prints DK/8ply, held single. Allowances use 138 metres per 50 g and are approximate. The printed colour sequence varies with size and where you begin in the yarn.
| Size | To fit around head | One hat |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn | 33 cm | 138 m |
| 3 months | 35.5 cm | 138 m |
| 6–9 months | 39.5 cm | 138 m |
| 12–18 months | 42 cm | 138 m |
| 2–3 years | 44 cm | 138 m |
| 3–4 years | 46 cm | 138 m |
Sample shades: Hat 1 1353; Hat 2 1354; Hat 3 179; Hat 4 6711; Hat 5 1534.
Tension
22 stitches × 30 rows over 10 cm in stocking stitch on 4.00 mm needles. Wash and dry a swatch before measuring; adjust needle size to achieve the pattern tension.
Needles and notions
- 3.75 mm and 4.00 mm straight knitting needles.
- A tapestry needle for gathering the crown and sewing the back seam.
Skills and preparation
Suitable for confident beginners to intermediate knitters, depending on the design. Techniques include ribbing, knit-and-purl repeats, yarn overs in selected hats and crown decreases. Keep track of the chosen texture repeat while shaping.
Pattern format
📥📬 Available as Digital Download or Printed Copy (choose option below)
Choose Digital PDF – Emailed or Printed Pattern – Posted. This purchase is the Naturally K3062 pattern only; yarn, tools and notions are purchased separately.
Frequently asked questions
Are all five designs included?
Yes. This is one pattern collection containing five hat designs in six sizes.
Can I use straight needles?
Yes. All five hats are written to be knitted flat and seamed.
How much yarn do I need for one hat?
Allow 138 metres for one design in any listed size. Each additional hat needs its own allowance.
For a matching yarn-weight garment, see K3063 Crew Neck or Boat Neck Sweater.