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Knitted Little Ghost Hat

Picture the cutest little ghost hat, knitted with love and care to keep your little one cozy and looking adorable at the same time. This charming accessory is perfect for adding a touch of Halloween spirit to your child's outfit, whether they're trick-or-treating or just enjoying a crisp autumn day. With its soft texture and playful design, the knitted little ghost hat is sure to bring smiles and warmth wherever your child goes. It's a delightful way to embrace the spooky season in a cute and friendly style that will have everyone saying, "Boo-tiful!"

Supplies:

Yarn – Any worsted #4 weight.

Other acrylic options to consider – Red Heart Super Saver, Bernat Super Value.

Wool blend option to consider – Lion Brand Wool Ease (#4 weight).

Needles – Please check your gauge before starting as you may need to go up or down a needle size to get the fit just right. Size US 6 /4mm 16” long circular needles for the brim. Size US 7/4.5mm, 16” long circular needles for the body; US 7/4.5mm double pointed needles for the decrease.

Darning needle, stitch marker, measuring tapeand scissors.

Gauge:

4” x 4” = 16 stitches and 23 rows in stocking stitch.

Be sure to check your gauge to ensure the hat will fit properly. When checking your gauge, use the needles recommended for the body of the hat (not the brim).

Abbreviations:

K = Knit

P = Purl

K2tog = Knit two together

Sizes:

0-3 Months, 3-12 Months, 1-2 Years (toddler), 3-12 Years (child), Teen/Women, Men

Recommended head circumference for each size:

0-3 Months – 13-15” 3-12 Years – 19-21”

3-12 Months – 15-18” Teen/Women – 21-22″

1-2 Years – 18-19” Men – 23-24”

Note on Ribbing


When making medium worsted weight hats I love to use either the K1P1 and K2P2 ribbing styles for the base of the hats. Both look equally wonderful. The pattern is written using K1P1 ribbing but feel free to try the other version as well (K2P2), which you may see used in some of the photos of our hats.

Directions:

0 – 3 Months:

Cast on 48 stitches on your smaller circular needles.

Join.

Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round for 6 rounds.

Switch to your larger circular needles.

K all until your work measures 4.25” total length

Decrease (switch to double pointed needles when the hat becomes too tight to fit around the circular needles):

*K4, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K3, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K2, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K1, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K2together; repeat from * to end.

Cut yarn and weave through the remaining stitches. Insert the tail into the hat through the middle opening and pull to close up the top. Secure the tail tightly on the inside and weave in the end.

Your hat should measure approximately 12” around (unstretched) and 5.75” total length.

Next, move to the “Adding The Design” section at the bottom.

3-12 Months:

Cast on 56 stitches on your smaller circular needles.

Join.

Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round for 7 rounds.

Switch to your larger circular needles.

K all until your work measures 5” total length.

Decrease (switch to double pointed needles when the hat becomes too tight to fit around the circular needles):

*K5, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K4, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K3, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K2, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K1, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K2together; repeat from * to end.

Cut yarn and weave through the remaining stitches. Insert the tail into the hat through the middle opening and pull to close up the top. Secure the tail tightly on the inside and weave in the end.

Your hat should measure approximately 13” around (unstretched) and 6.5” total length.

Next, move to the “Adding The Design” section at the bottom.

1-2 Years (toddler):

Cast on 64 stitches on your smaller circular needles.

Join.

Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round for 8 rounds.

Switch to your larger circular needles.

K all until your work measures 5.25” total length.

Decrease (switch to double pointed needles when the hat becomes too tight to fit around the circular needles):

*K6, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

K5, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K4, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K3, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K2, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K1, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K2together; repeat from * to end.

Cut yarn and weave through the remaining stitches. Insert the tail into the hat through the middle opening and pull to close up the top. Secure the tail tightly on the inside and weave in the end.

Your hat should measure approximately 14” around (unstretched) and 7” total length.

Next, move to the “Adding The Design” section at the bottom.

3-12 Years (child):

Cast on 72 stitches on your smaller circular needles.

Join.

Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round for 8 rounds.

Switch to your larger circular needles.

K all until your work measures 5.5” total length.

Decrease (switch to double pointed needles when the hat becomes too tight to fit around the circular needles):

*K7, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K6, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K5, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K4, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K3, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K2, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K1, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

K2together; repeat from * to end.

Cut yarn and weave through the remaining stitches. Insert the tail into the hat through the middle opening and pull to close up the top. Secure the tail tightly on the inside and weave in the end.

Your hat should measure approximately 16” around (unstretched) and 7.5” total length.

Next, move to the “Adding The Design” section at the bottom.

Teen/Women:

Cast on 80 stitches on your smaller circular needles.

Join.

Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round for 9 rounds.

Switch to your larger circular needles.

K all until your work measures 6.25” total length.

Decrease (switch to double pointed needles when the hat becomes too tight to fit around the circular needles):

*K8, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K7, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

K6, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K5, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K4, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K3, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K2, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K1, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K2together; repeat from * to end.

Cut yarn and weave through the remaining stitches. Insert the tail into the hat through the middle opening and pull to close up the top. Secure the tail tightly on the inside and weave in the end.

Your hat should measure approximately 18” around (unstretched) and 8.5” total length.

Next, move to the “Adding The Design” section at the bottom.

Men:

Cast on 88 stitches on your smaller circular needles. Join.

Begin by working *K1 P1; repeat from * to the end of the round for 10 rounds.

Switch to your larger circular needles.

K all until your work measures 7” total length.

Decrease (switch to double pointed needles when the hat becomes too tight to fit around the circular needles):

*K9, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K8, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K7, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K6, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K5, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K4, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K3, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K2, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K1, K2together; repeat from * to end.

K all.

*K2together; repeat from * to end.

Cut yarn and weave through the remaining stitches. Insert the tail into the hat through the middle opening and pull to close up the top. Secure the tail tightly on the inside and weave in the end.

Your hat should measure approximately 20” around (unstretched) and 9.5” total length.

Next, move to the “Adding The Design” section at the bottom.

Adding The Design

Using the duplicate stitch, add the design to your hat. You will add the eyes and mouth afterwards using a different stitch. If duplicate stitch is new to you, this video from the talented Knifty Knittings is very helpful! Start at the bottom and work your way up, completing one color at a time. Start the design on the 3rd Knit All row.

Add the Nose and Eyes


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