Four Hat Knitting Pattern Collection (K3074)
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Four Children's Hats Knitting Pattern – K3074
Choose between zig-zags, hearts and two cable designs in this Naturally hat collection. K3074 uses New Zealand Merino Chunky/14ply, photographed in shade 501, with pompom or I-cord finishes on selected hats.
Designs and construction
- Zig-Zag & Pompom: a knit-and-purl zig-zag texture with a pompom.
- Hearts: a textured heart motif worked with knit and purl stitches.
- Cables & I-Cords: a cabled crown finished with individual I-cords.
- Cables & Pompom: cable panels with a pompom finish.
All four hats are knitted flat from the brim up, shaped at the crown and joined with a back seam. The I-cords in design 3 are worked on double-pointed needles.
Sizes and yarn requirements
Ages are approximate; choose by head measurement. The pattern lists approximate hat circumferences of 44 and 50 cm. Use a single strand of New Zealand Merino Chunky/14ply, at 83 m per 50 g.
| Age | Hat circumference (cm) | One hat, any design (m) |
|---|---|---|
| 2–4 years | 44 | 166 |
| 6–8 years | 50 | 166 |
The allowance is for one hat in any of the four designs, not all four hats. Each additional hat needs its own allowance; making one of every design requires approximately 664 m in total.
Tension
14 stitches and 20 rows over 10 cm in stocking stitch on 6 mm needles. Wash and dry a swatch before measuring and adjust needle size if needed to match the pattern tension.
Needles and notions
- 5.5 mm and 6 mm knitting needles.
- A cable needle for designs 3 and 4.
- Two 5.5 mm double-pointed needles and a stitch holder for design 3's I-cords.
- A tapestry needle for the back seam and finishing.
- Pompom-making supplies for designs 1 and 4.
Skills and preparation
Skill level: Confident Beginner. Techniques include ribbing, written texture repeats, crown decreases and seaming, with cable crossings and I-cords in the relevant designs. Read the instructions for your chosen hat before starting.
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 pattern only; yarn, needles and notions are sold separately.
Frequently asked questions
Are all four hat designs included?
Yes. One pattern contains all four designs, each in sizes 2–4 and 6–8 years.
Do I need to knit cables for the heart or zig-zag hats?
No. Those textures use knit and purl stitches. A cable needle is needed for designs 3 and 4.
Does 166 m make the whole collection?
No. Allow 166 m for one hat. Making one of each of the four designs requires approximately 664 m.