Little Diamonds Spring Baby Hat

**Knit in the Round Baby Hat Pattern – Perfect for Newborns to 12 Months** Are you looking for an adorable and practical knitting project for your little one? Our **Knit in the Round Baby Hat Pattern** is perfect for creating stylish hats for newborns to 12-month-old babies! This easy-to-follow pattern incorporates essential knitting techniques including knitting in the round, increasing, and decreasing, making it an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced knitters alike. **Sizes Available:** This versatile pattern includes sizes for very young babies with head circumferences of: - Newborn to 3 months (13”-14” / 33-35.5 cm) - 3 to 6 months (14”-17” / 35.5-43 cm) - 6 to 12 months (16”-19” / 40.5-48 cm) **Hat Circumference:** The finished hats will have approximate circumferences of: - 11.5” (29 cm) for newborns - 14.5” (37 cm) for 3-6 months - 17” (43 cm) for 6-12 months **Hat Height:** The height of the hats will measure approximately: - 5” (12.5 cm) for newborns - 5.5” (14 cm) for 3-6 months - 6.5” (16.5 cm) for 6-12 months **Gauge:** To ensure a perfect fit, achieve a gauge of **22 sts x 30 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm in Stocking stitch**. **Needles Required:** You will need **four US6 / UK8 / 4 mm double-pointed needles**. Additionally, keep a yarn needle handy and use a 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook for finishing touches. **Yarn Requirements:** This pattern calls for **Category 4 medium worsted weight yarn**, with approximately 46 to 92 meters needed total. Specifically, you will need: - White Color (A): Approx. 39 m to 79 m - Pink Color (B): Approx. 7 m to 13 m For this project, I personally used **Caron Simply Soft yarn** in Color A: White (9701) and Color B: Blackberry (0005), which provided a beautiful finish and softness perfect for a baby's delicate skin. Create a whole wardrobe of cozy hats with this straightforward and engaging pattern. Whether you’re making a delightful gift for a baby shower or preparing for your little one’s chilly outings, this **Knit in the Round Baby Hat** pattern is sure to be a favorite! Start knitting today and wrap your baby in warmth and style. Don't forget to join our community of knitters, where you can share your creations and find more patterns to expand your knitting repertoire!