Knitted Bruce Hat
The Knitted Bruce Hat is a cozy and stylish accessory that is perfect for adding a touch of fun to any outfit. With its unique design and warm material, this hat is sure to keep you comfortable and looking trendy all winter long. Whether you're headed out for a day of shopping or just enjoying a stroll in the park, the Knitted Bruce Hat will be your go-to fashion piece. Its versatile and charming look makes it a must-have for anyone looking to stay both warm and fashionable during the colder months. So, why not treat yourself or a loved one to this cute and practical hat that is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you wear it?
Sizes:
Now available in 6 sizes ~ Small Premature, Medium Premature, Large Premature / Newborn, 0 - 3 months, 6 months, 9 - 12 months
Bruce Baby Hat Small Premature Baby
Measurements:
Width: 6” all around
Height: 3”
Requirements:
DK yarn ~ around 6g, if you are using acrylic DK
4mm needles
Instructions:
Using 4mm needles, cast on 35sts
1st Row: S1, knit across row
2nd Row: S1, *p1, k1, repeat from * to end
Repeat the last 2 rows 3 times more
9th Row: S1, knit across row
10th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times more
(Work should measure around 2¼“ ~ it is easy to adjust the length here)
Shape the top ~
Next Row: *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to end 28sts
Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
Next Row: *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to end 21sts
Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
Next Row: *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to end 14sts
Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
Next Row: * K2tog, repeat from * to end 7sts
Cut yarn (leaving a long ‘tail’ to use for sewing up), draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly.
Sew up the seam.
Darn away ends.
Bruce Baby Hat Medium Premature Baby
Measurements:
Width: 7½” all around
Height: 3½“
Requirements:
DK yarn ~ around 10g, if you are using acrylic DK
4mm needles
Instructions:
Using 4mm needles, cast on 45sts
1st Row: S1, knit across row
2nd Row: S1, *p1, k1, repeat from * to end
Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times more
11th Row: S1, knit across row
12th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
Repeat the last 2 rows 6 times more
Shape the top ~
Next Row: *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to end 36sts
Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
Next Row: *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to end 27sts
Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
Next Row: *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to end 18sts
Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
Next Row: * K2tog, repeat from * to end 9sts
Cut yarn (leaving a long ‘tail’ to use for sewing up), draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly.
Sew up the seam.
Darn away ends.
Bruce Baby Hat Large Preemie/Small Newborn Baby
Requirements:
DK yarn (around 12 – 14g, if you are using acrylic DK, an extra 10 – 12g
if you add a pom-pom)
4mm needles
Measurements:
Width: 11” all around
Height: 5¼”
Instructions:
Using 4mm needles, cast on 57sts
1st Row: S1, knit across row
2nd Row: S1, *p1, k1, repeat from * to end
Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times more
11th Row: S1, knit across row
12th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
Repeat the last 2 rows 9 times more
Shape Top ~
1st Row: (K5, k2 tog) repeat to last st, k1 49sts
2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th & 10th Rows: S1, purl to last st, k1
3rd Row: (K4, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1 41sts
5th Row: (K3, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1 33sts
7th Row: (K2, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1 25sts
9th Row: (K1, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1 17sts
11th Row: (K2tog) repeat to last st, k1 9sts
Cut yarn (leaving a long ‘tail’ to use for sewing up), draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly.
Sew up the seam.
Darn away ends.
Bruce Baby Hat0 – 3 months Baby
Requirements:
DK yarn (around 15 – 18g, if you are using acrylic DK, an extra 10 – 12g
if you add a pom-pom)
4mm needles
Measurements:
Width: 12” all around
Height: 5½”
Instructions:
Using 4mm needles, cast on 65sts
1st Row: S1, knit across row
2nd Row: S1, *p1, k1, repeat from * to end
Repeat the last 2 rows 5 times more
13th Row: S1, knit across row
14th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
Repeat the last 2 rows 9 times more
Shape Top ~
1st Row: (K6, K2tog) repeat to last st, k1 57sts
2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th & 10th Rows: S1, purl to last st, k1
3rd Row: (K5, K2tog) repeat to last st, k1 49sts
5th Row: (K4, K2tog) repeat to last st, k1 41sts
7th Row: (K3, K2tog) repeat to last st, k1 33sts
9th Row: (K2, K2tog) repeat to last st, k1 25sts
11th Row (K1, K2tog) repeat to last st, k1 17sts
13th Row (K2tog) repeat to last st, k1 9sts
Cut yarn (leaving a long ‘tail’ to use for sewing up), draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly.
Sew up the seam.
Darn away ends.
Bruce Baby Hat6 months Baby
Requirements:
DK yarn (around 18 – 20g, if you are using acrylic DK, an extra 10 – 12g
if you add a pom-pom)
4mm needles
Measurements:
Width: 6½ “ (16.5cm), 13” (33cm) all around
Height: 6½ “ (16.5cm)
Instructions:
Using 4mm needles, cast on 71sts
1st Row: S1, knit across row
2nd Row: S1, *p1, k1, repeat from * to end
Repeat the last 2 rows 6 times more
15th Row: S1, knit across row
16th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
Repeat the last 2 rows 10 times more
Shape the top ~
Row 1: (K5, k2tog) rep to last st, k1 61sts
2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th & 10th Rows: S1, purl to last st, k1
Row3: (K4, k2tog) rep to last st, k1 51sts
Row 5: (K3, k2tog) rep to last st, k1 41sts
Row 7: (K2, k2tog), rep to last st, k1 31sts
Row 9: (K1, k2tog, rep to last st, k1 21sts
Row 11: (K2tog), rep to last st, k1 11sts
Row 12: S1, (p1, p2tog) across row to last st, k1 8stsCut yarn (leaving a long ‘tail’ to use for sewing up), draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly.
Sew up the seam.
Darn away ends.
Bruce Baby Hat9 - 12 months Baby
Requirements:
DK yarn (around 22 – 24g, if you are using acrylic DK, an extra 10 – 12g
if you add a pom-pom)
4mm needles
Measurements:
Width: 6¾ “ (17cm), 13½ ” (34cm) all around
Height: 6¾ “ (17cm)
Instructions:
Using 4mm needles, cast on 73sts
1st Row: S1, knit across row
2nd Row: S1, *p1, k1, repeat from * to end
Repeat the last 2 rows 7 times more
17th Row: S1, knit across row
18th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
Repeat the last 2 rows 11 times more
Shape the top ~
1st Row: (K6, k2tog), repeat to last st, k1 64sts2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th & 10th Rows: S1, purl to last st, k1
3rd Row: (K5, k2tog), repeat to last st, k1 55sts
5th Row: (K4, k2tog), repeat to last st, k1 46sts
7th Row: (K3, k2tog), repeat to last st, k1 37sts
9th Row: (K2, k2tog), repeat to last st, k1 28sts
11th Row: (K1, k2tog), repeat to last st, k1 19sts
13th Row: (K2tog) across row to last st, k1 10sts
14th Row: S1, (p2tog, p1) across row to end 7sts
Cut yarn (leaving a long ‘tail’ to use for sewing up), draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly.
Sew up the seam.
Darn away ends.