Knitted Cupcake Baby Hat

The Knitted Cupcake Baby Hat is an adorable accessory that will surely make your little one the cutest in the room! With its sweet design resembling a delicious cupcake, this hat not only keeps your baby cozy but also adds a fun and charming touch to their outfit. Perfect for any occasion, from playdates to family gatherings, this hat is a delightful way to keep your baby stylish and warm. Get ready for smiles and compliments wherever you go with this charming and cozy Knitted Cupcake Baby Hat!

You will need: 5 double pointed needles (size US 8: 5.0mm), 5 double pointed needles (size US 7: 4.5mm), beige, pink, red, green, and variety colours of yarn.

Cast on 60 stitches. Distribute between 4 double pointed needles (suggested:16, 16, 14, 14) .

Begin in a K2, P2 pattern, continuing the rib all the way around. Place a stitch marker.

Continue in the ribbing for 2.5-3 inches.

Switch yarn to colour chosen for icing (in this case, pink). In the new colour, knit into the front then back then front of each stitch. This will triple the number of stitches that you have on your needles (180).

Knit 3 rows.

Next row: *K2tog, K1. Repeat from * until end of row (120 stitches).

Next row: K2tog and repeat all the way around (60 stitches).

Switch to the smaller needles. Knit in the round until work measures 5-6 inches from the bottom to the top.

Decrease:

*K8, K2tog. Repeat from * until end of row (54 stitches).

Next row: *K7, K2tog. Repeat from * until end of row (48 stitches).

Next row: *K6, K2tog. Repeat from * until end of row (42 stitches).

Next row: *K5, K2tog. Repeat from * until end of row (36 stitches).

Next row: *K4, K2tog. Repeat from * until end of row (30 stitches).

Next row: *K3, K2tog. Repeat from * until end of row (24 stitches).

Next row: *K2, K2tog. Repeat from * until end of row (18 stitches).

Next row: *K1, K2tog. Repeat from * until end of row (12 stitches).

Next row: *K2tog. Repeat from * until end of row (6 stitches).

Next row: Move all 6 stitches onto 1 dpn *K2tog. Repeat from * until end of row (3 stitches).

Cast off. Sew up and finish the top.

Cherry can be found here:

To finish: sew/secure a cherry onto the top of the hat. For the "sprinkles", use a darning needle to sew small pieces of yarn into the top. Cut and tie off each "sprinkle".

Happy knitting!!!