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Knitted Harmony Baby Hat — Free DK Yarn Pattern for Newborns to 9 Months

The Knitted Harmony Baby Hat is a sweet, easy-to-follow DK yarn pattern that creates a soft, cozy hat for babies from large preemie/small newborn up to 6–9 months. This pattern uses simple stitch textures and shaping to make a charming hat that can be dressed up with a small bow or ribbon flower. Below are the gauge, materials, step-by-step instructions for three sizes, and a quick finishing guide.

Knitted Harmony Baby Hat — Free DK Yarn Pattern for Newborns to 9 Months

Harmony Baby Hat in soft DK yarn — a simple knitted hat pattern for babies.

Tension / Gauge: for all sizes

22sts = 4” (10cm)

Large Preemie / Small Newborn Baby

Requirements:

  • DK yarn (around 12 – 14g, if you are using acrylic DK)
  • 4mm needles

Measurements:

  • Width: 10½” all around
  • Height: 5¼”

Instructions:

Using 4mm needles, cast on 57sts

Knit 5 rows

6th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

7th Row: S1, *yon, k2tog tbl, yon, k2tog,* repeat from * to * to end

8th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

9th Row: S1, knit across row

10th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 4 rows 5 times more

Shape Top ~

1st Row: (K5, k2tog) 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.

To make a bow

Cast on 15, or 17 stitches

Knit 3 rows

K2, purl to last 2sts, k2

Knit a row

K2, purl to last 2sts, k2

Knit 3 rows

Cast off

Darn away ends.

Wrap a length of yarn round the middle 4 or 5 times, and pull tight.

Attach to the hat. Darn away ends.

Add a small ribbon flower decoration if desired.

0 – 3 months Baby

Requirements:

  • DK yarn (around 15 – 18g, if you are using acrylic DK)
  • 4mm needles

Measurements:

  • Width: 12” all around (30.5cm)
  • Height: 5¾”

Instructions:

Using 4mm needles, cast on 65sts

Knit 7 rows

8th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

9th Row: S1, *yon, k2tog tbl, yon, k2tog,* repeat from * to * to end

10th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

11th Row: S1, knit across row

12th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 4 rows 5 times more

Shape Top ~

1st Row: (K6, K2tog) repeat to last st, k1 — 57sts

2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th & 12th 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.

6 – 9 months Baby

Requirements:

  • DK yarn (around 18 – 20g, if you are using acrylic DK)
  • 4mm needles

Measurements:

  • Width: 13¼” (33.5cm) all around
  • Height: 6½” (16.5cm)

Instructions:

Using 4mm needles, cast on 73sts

Knit 7 rows

8th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

9th Row: S1, *yon, k2tog tbl, yon, k2tog,* repeat from * to * to end

10th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

11th Row: S1, knit across row

12th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 4 rows 6 times more

Shape Top ~

1st Row: (K6, K2 tog) repeat to last st, k1 — 64sts

2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th & 12th 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) repeat to last st, k1 — 10sts

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.

Finishing tips

  • Use a tapestry needle to sew the seam neatly and to weave in ends securely.
  • For a snugger fit, choose a slightly firmer yarn or smaller needles and check gauge.
  • Optional decorations (bow, ribbon flower) can be sewn on the front — avoid small items that could be a choking hazard for very young babies.
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