Yesterday's post was about mittens, today hats. One in particular, the Wiggle Hat. This is one of my very favorite hats to knit for kids of all ages, newborn to adult. It is nearly a close your eyes, sit back and relax kind of hat.
There are no increases or decreases, just the ribbing if you want and then straight up the hat to the closure. Use a 3 needle bind off or my favorite, Kitchener Stitch. Add some pom poms, maybe some embellishments and you are done. Add a pair of mittens to go with it, and you have a great gift for the Holidays for your favorite munchkin.
Here are a couple of my favorites:
This one is used on my website http://youandmeknit.com
I knit this hat to demonstrate the Kitchener Stitch on my You Tube Channel.
It may be accessed from my website if you would like to review the tutorial.
This hat began the Wiggle Collection. I knit this for JT for his Birthday in December.
It was he who named it the "Wiggle Hat" and it stuck.
This one belongs to Mason, JT's younger brother, both the boys look so cute in their wiggle hats!
Get out your needles and here we go:
Using your favorite yarn, cast on the number of stitches that you would use for that weight yarn using a 16" CN in a size for your chosen yarn. Or, use a favorite hat pattern for the cast on amount.
Begin by knitting your favorite edging, ribbed, twisted ribs, or rolled edge. The idea today is to make it yours.
Once you finish the border or edging, work in whatever stitch or color pattern that suits your fancy.
Continue to knit usually between 6"or 8" depending on the size of the hat for the child.
Finish off with Kitchener Stitch or a 3 needle bind off.
Add pom poms to the corners, add embellishments if desired and fasten off and weave in all ends.
Make a hat for the entire family. Depending on size, an easy knit for the evening while watching TV or reading.
Enjoy the rest of the afternoon and the hat. Happy Knitting!
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