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Two Lace Baby Hats

11 October 2011
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These lacy baby hats are simple but look complicated. The one on the left is fan lace and the one on the right is tiffany lace.

There are pattern available for coordinating baby blankets for both the fan lace and the tiffany lace.

Sizes:
Small preemie – 8″ circumference, 3.5″ high
Preemie – 10″ circumference, 5″ high
Newborn – 12″ circumference, 5.5″ high
6 month – 14″ circumference, 6.5″ high
12 month – 16″ circumference, 7″ high
Toddler – 18″ circumference, 7.5″ high

Gauge:
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette

Materials:
0.5 to 1 oz (40 to 80 yards) of DK weight baby yarn
Size 6 (4 mm) 40″ circular needle (for magic loop) or set of size 6 (4 mm) double pointed needles
Yarn needle

Abbreviations:
k = knit
p = purl
k-b = knit through back loop – knit through the loop at the back of the needle instead of the front of the needle – produces a twisted stitch
k2tog = knit two together
ssk = slip one knitwise, slip one knitwise, insert left needle into front of both slipped stitches and knit.
sk2p = slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slip stitch over the knit 2 together; 2 stitches have been decreased
p3tog = purl three together

Pattern:
Small preemie – Cast on 48
Preemie – Cast on 60
Newborn – Cast on 72
6 month – Cast on 84
12 month – Cast on 96
Toddler – Cast on 108

Join to knit in the round. Divide stitches between double pointed needles or needles for a magic loop. Divide with multiples of 12 on each needle.

Fan Lace:

Repeat each instruction across the round:
Rnd 1 and all odd rounds: k11, p1
Rnd 2: ssk, k3-b, yo, k1, yo, k3-b, k2tog, p1
Rnd 4: ssk, k2-b, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo, k2-b, k2tog, p1
Rnd 6: ssk, k1-b, yo, k1, (yo, ssk) twice, yo, k1-b, k2tog, p1
Rnd 8: ssk, yo, k1, (yo, ssk) three times, yo, k2tog, p1

Repeat these eight rounds (end with a round eight) until the hat measures the desired height for size:
Small preemie – 2.5″ high
Preemie – 3.75″ high
Newborn – 4.25″ high
6 month – 5.25″ high
12 month – 5.75″ high
Toddler – 6.25″ high

Crown:
Repeat across the round
Rnd 1: k11, p1
Rnd 2: ssk, k3-b, k1, k3-b, k2tog, p1
Rnd 3: k9, p1
Rnd 4: ssk, k2-b, k1, k2-b, k2tog, p1
Rnd 5: k7, p1
Rnd 6: ssk, k1-b, k1, k1-b, k2tog, p1
Rnd 7: k5, p1
Rnd 8: ssk, k1, k2tog, p1
Rnd 9: k3, p1
Rnd 10: sk2p, p1
Cut the yarn with several inches to work with.  With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops, secure and weave in end.

Tiffany Lace:

Repeat each instruction across the round:
Rnd 1 and all odd rounds:  p1, k9, p1, k1
Rnd 2: p1, yo, k3, sk2p, k3, yo, p1, k1
Rnd 4: p1, k1, yo, k2, sk2p, k2, yo, k1, p1, k1
Rnd 6: p1, k2, yo, k1, sk2p, k1, yo, k2, p1, k1
Rnd 8: p1, k3, yo, sk2p, yo, k3, p1, k1
Rnds 9 to 16: Repeat rounds 1 to 8
Rnd 17: p1, k9, p1, k1
Rnd 18: p1, k3, yo, sk2p, yo, k3, p1, k1

Repeat rounds 17 and 18 until the hat measures the desired height for size:
Small preemie – 2.5″ high
Preemie – 3.75″ high
Newborn – 4.25″ high
6 month – 5.25″ high
12 month – 5.75″ high
Toddler – 6.25″ high

Crown:
Repeat across the round
Rnd 1: p1, k9, p1, k1
Rnd 2: p1, k3, sk2p, k3, p1, k1
Rnd 3: p1, k7, p1, k1
Rnd 4: p1, k2, sk2p, k2, p1, k1
Rnd 5: p1, k5, p1, k1
Rnd 6: p1, k1, sk2p, k1, p1, k1
Rnd 7: p1, k3, p1, k1
Rnd 8: p1, sk2p, p1, k1
Rnd 9: p1, k1, p1, k1
Rnd 10: p3tog, k1
Cut the yarn with several inches to work with.  With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops, secure and weave in end.

Edits:
12/17/15 – replaced a broken link for Magic Loop method

Restrictions on the use of this pattern are available at http://stitcheryprojects.com/using-my-patterns/.

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101 Comments to “Two Lace Baby Hats”

  1. Bev MathesonOctober 11, 2011 at 10:53 pm

    SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO precious!

  2. CarolynOctober 16, 2011 at 10:48 pm

    Have knitted a Breast Cancer Awareness Scarf using the Tiffany Lace (Classic Elite Yarns) That turned out well so can’t wait to try Baby Hat for new grand daughter.

  3. Rosi Bohabot-Van NederynenOctober 17, 2011 at 9:10 am

    So beautiful!!!!!!!

  4. MAETTAOctober 18, 2011 at 1:18 pm

    I KNIT A LOT OF HATS FOR PROJECT LINUS & MISSION OF HOPE, SO AM ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW PATTERNS.
    THIS PATTERN & A FEW OTHERS I’VE SEEN, MENTION MAGIC LOOP. WHAT IS THAT??? I USUALLY USE THE CIRCULAR NEEDLE FOR BOTH IN THE ROUND & STRAIGHT KNITTING.

    • MamaOctober 18, 2011 at 5:58 pm

      The magic loop is a method of using a long circular needle to knit in the round on small items such as socks or baby hats. There is a tutorial on how to use the magic loop at http://weebleknits.net/mloop.html.

      Before the magic loop, I always finished hats with double pointed needles so that the crown wouldn’t have a seam, but I didn’t enjoy using double pointed needles at all, so didn’t make many hats. The magic loop has caused me to finally really enjoy making hats.

      • LalitaApril 26, 2014 at 3:56 pm

        I tried making with magic loop but ended frustrated bec I could not pull my stitches from the wire to the knitting needle and ended. Up in mess and gave up I use double point which are easier but the stitches tend to come off the edges
        Lalita

        • ClaireSeptember 19, 2019 at 8:08 am

          Try not to pull the yarn too tight when moving from one side to the other. I knit magic loop with mittens,socks, hats and sleeves on sweaters.

  5. Lynn ClearwaterOctober 19, 2011 at 3:31 am

    I just love these 2 hats; my 4th great-grandy is due in Dec, a little girl, so I’ll do a couple of these for her in different sizes.
    Thanks for the pattern.
    Lynn Clearwater

  6. Linda DuvallOctober 22, 2011 at 1:12 pm

    These are very pretty and so simple. Lovely for a little one’s head. Thanks for sharing.

  7. Carole HayesOctober 24, 2011 at 8:27 am

    Love these two little hats and thanks for sending the patter. I’m wondering if you have the pattern modified for a bigger person(adult lady). Love the fan lace one on the left.

    • MamaOctober 24, 2011 at 9:45 am

      If you use size 8 (5mm) needles and a worsted weight yarn, casting on 84 stitches will give an adult lady size. You will probably want to make the hat about 5.75″ before starting the crown decreases.

  8. Diane BakkeNovember 4, 2011 at 1:02 pm

    When working the crown, I ended up with 36 stitches left. Do I pull yarn through all of these?

    • MamaNovember 4, 2011 at 2:16 pm

      How many did you originally cast on? The crown decreases 10 stitches for each repeat of 12, so should leave you 2 stitches for each repeat of the 12 stitch pattern you started with. So for these cast on amounts you should have these ending stitches:
      48 – 8
      60 – 10
      72 – 12
      84 – 14
      96 – 16
      108 – 18

  9. Anna LongFebruary 4, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    I made a scarf using the tiffany pattern . I gave it to one of my relatives for Christmas and she loved it.. I am trying to make a hat to go with it and until now I didn’t even know it was called a tiffany lace pattern..she is an adult, so how do I go about making a hat for her in this lace pattern?? thanks for your help!! and thanks for identifying this pattern it is really pretty and My niece now wants one,also..

    • MamaFebruary 4, 2012 at 11:14 pm

      If you use size 8 (5mm) needles and a worsted weight yarn, casting on 84 stitches will give an adult lady size. You will probably want to make the hat about 5.75″ before starting the crown decreases.

  10. SheilaDFebruary 26, 2012 at 3:16 pm

    Just finished knitting the Fan Lace baby hat. What a delightful and interesting project. I so enjoyed knitting it. Next one – the Tiffany Lace hat. I knit for charity and have been told these little hats for newborns are a boon.
    Sincerely,
    Sheila D.
    British Columbia
    Canada.

  11. Louise HebertMarch 15, 2012 at 8:11 am

    On useing a circular needle what size other than the one you have could I use. I do not have a 20″ but I do have a 16″ could I use that?? That is for the pink hat pattern in lace thanks

    I notice you are using the magic loop method I cannot find those where I live. Where do buy them?? I hope I hear from you in regard to this before I go shoping snd looking for one.

    • MamaMarch 15, 2012 at 1:59 pm

      I have a yarn shop near me that carries Addi Turbo needles. I would highly recommend the Addi brand, but they aren’t cheap. They are usually $25 or so. But they are the best quality circular needles I’ve ever used. You could call local shops to ask if they carry that brand. I have also found those at some online stores by Googling “Addi Turbo”.

      Depending on what size hat you are making, you could use a 16″ circular until you get to the cap reductions. Then you would have to move to double pointed needles or a magic loop.

  12. SarahMarch 22, 2012 at 10:24 pm

    Hi All,
    Can you help me understand K3-B a bit?
    Option 1: Knit 3 into the back of one stitch.
    Option 2: Knit into the back of each of three stitches.
    Option 3: I’m completely off base and please correct me.

    Thanks so much,
    -S

  13. NancyApril 4, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    I have tried making the fan lace several times. When I get to the 7th rnd I never have enough stitches to complete it. I was trying to make it using baby weight but have move to a little bit heavier weight just to be able to see more clearly the pattern. What do you think I might be doing wrong? I have gone over the stitches many times and just can’t seem to figure it out.
    Thanks for you help

    • MamaApril 4, 2012 at 9:53 pm

      Rnd 6 has 4 yarn overs per repeat. That would be the thing I would think most likely to cause problems.

      • GinetteJanuary 17, 2014 at 9:38 pm

        Is there an error in rd 2 of the Tiffany lace pattern? I ended up being reduced to 10 stitches for that set. Or did I do something wrong?

  14. Wendy BlakelyApril 19, 2012 at 8:23 am

    Very pretty hats. My grand daughter is due in August, those would make very nice gifts for her.

  15. Marny CAApril 20, 2012 at 5:18 am

    How to do these on straight needles?? TY!

    They are gorgeous and would be fun to do for charity.

  16. MissyMay 21, 2012 at 9:53 am

    I really enjoyed making the Tiffany Lace baby hat and wrote about it on my blog! http://knittingpatternreview.blogspot.com/2012/05/mama-sticherys-tiffany-lace-baby-hat.html

    • MamaMay 21, 2012 at 2:34 pm

      Thanks so much for the write-up! I enjoyed reading your blog. You have so many fun projects.

  17. AshleyMay 21, 2012 at 6:27 pm

    Absolutely LOVING how the fan lace is shaping up for my little girl due in August! One question, I am on a 16 inch circular right now, I am starting the crown. What row do you suggest I switch to dpns and how should I divide up the stitches to get it to work right? Thanks so much, can’t wait to knit more of your patterns, This is my second:)

    • MamaMay 21, 2012 at 6:44 pm

      Just switch to dpns whenever it starts to feel tight on your circular. You might be able to get through one row of reductions, but will probably have to switch with the second set. If you divide your stitches among the needles in multiples of 12, then you can make all the reductions without having to move stitches.

  18. ClothingJuly 5, 2012 at 1:44 am

    Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful hat.

  19. BerylAugust 13, 2012 at 6:21 am

    I am trying to knit the tiffany lace hat. I seem to be messing up however. Will there always be 48 stitches until I start the decrease? I am confused about the YO. RND 2 p1,yo,k3,sk2p,k3,yo,p1,k1- When you purl then knit you do change the yarn to the front for k. Is this increasing a stitch right there. I understand YO. My brain is not computing!! Thanks for any help
    Beryl

    • MamaAugust 13, 2012 at 6:50 am

      Yes, the 48 stitches will be consistent until you start to decrease.

      Doing yarnovers between a purl and knit stitch is a bit odd. When going from a purl to a knit with a yarnover between, you can just leave the yarn in front when inserting the needle for the knit and it will form a yarnover. When going from a knit to a purl, you will have to wind the yarn around the needle a little more than usual to form the yarnover since you will also have to bring the yarn forward for the purl.

  20. KarenSeptember 6, 2012 at 3:41 pm

    Hi,

    Can I knit these hats on a size 7 circular needle using this yarn it’s a Simplicity yarn – HiKoo DK 8ply 117 yards/50g – gauge 20-22sts + 4 inches

    Great patterns I love them

    thanks

    • MamaSeptember 6, 2012 at 9:32 pm

      Absolutely. You will probably end up in the larger part of the gauge so may need to cast on for a size smaller than you are making.

  21. DarleneSeptember 13, 2012 at 7:25 pm

    Made both of these for the hospital’s purple program. Both turned out precious. Thanks.

  22. CamillaSeptember 14, 2012 at 11:10 am

    Hi Mama…
    Thank you so much for so generously sharing both the fan lace and tiffany lace hat and blanket patterns.

    I am having problems finding the fan lace blanket…
    Please help.

    Thanks so much,

    Camilla

    • MamaSeptember 14, 2012 at 12:40 pm

      Thanks for letting me know about the lace blanket. The link to it in the hat pattern was messed up. I fixed the link, but here is the direct path to the pattern: http://blogs.thetucker.com/knit/2012/02/01/fan-lace-baby-blanket/

      • CamillaSeptember 14, 2012 at 12:56 pm

        Thank you Mama for such a speedy reply..

        I have 10 grandchildren (older) and 1 great grandchild coming in a few months…

        I also do some charity knitting for babies.

        We are on a strict budget …retired… and this means more to me getting your beautiful patterns than anything.

        Again thank you for your generous sharing and God Bless you and your family,

        Camilla

  23. KarenSeptember 20, 2012 at 7:46 am

    Hi,

    I hope you don’t mind but I blogged about this great hat pattern and can’t wait to knit some more

    http://thetravellingchaplins.blogspot.com/

    thank you for sharing it is truly a beautiful hat

    Karen

  24. KarenOctober 14, 2012 at 9:07 pm

    Hi there, I’m now trying the Fan lace and have got to rnd 6 – ssk, k1-b, yo, k1 (yo, ssk) twice

    And this is the bit I don’t understand after I have done the yo, & k1 do I then do the (yo,ssk) twice and then continue with rest which is yo, k1-b, k2tog, p1

    I hope you can help thanks

  25. IngridOctober 17, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    Hello,
    I am using a combination of viscose (55%) and wool (45%) yarn it says medium 4 and to use size 5mm needles; so my question is, do I still use size 4mm and cast on 77 for my 4 month old?
    Thank you

    • MamaOctober 17, 2012 at 10:16 pm

      Yarn usually looks best using the size needles recommended. I’d recommend using the 5mm needles and cast on 60 stitches.

  26. Agnes FigueiraNovember 18, 2012 at 6:57 pm

    Would you have a pattern for these 2 hats using straight knitting needles (not double pointed) where you sew the seam?

    • MamaNovember 20, 2012 at 7:36 pm

      Here you go –

      Pattern:
      Small preemie – Cast on 49
      Preemie – Cast on 61
      Newborn – Cast on 73
      6 month – Cast on 85
      12 month – Cast on 97
      Toddler – Cast on 109

      Fan Lace:
      Repeat each instruction between * across the row:
      Row 1 and all odd rows: * k1, p11 *, k1
      Row 2: * p1, ssk, k3-b, yo, k1, yo, k3-b, k2tog *, p1
      Row 4: * p1, ssk, k2-b, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo, k2-b, k2tog *, p1
      Row 6: * p1, ssk, k1-b, yo, k1, (yo, ssk) twice, yo, k1-b, k2tog *, p1
      Row 8: * p1, ssk, yo, k1, (yo, ssk) three times, yo, k2tog *, p1
      Repeat these eight rows (end with a row eight) until the hat measures the desired height for size:
      Small preemie – 2.5″ high
      Preemie – 3.75″ high
      Newborn – 4.25″ high
      6 month – 5.25″ high
      12 month – 5.75″ high
      Toddler – 6.25″ high
      Crown:
      Repeat between * across the row
      Row 1: * k1, p11 *, k1
      Row 2: * p1, ssk, k3-b, k1, k3-b, k2tog *, p1
      Row 3: * k1, p9 *, k1
      Row 4: * p1, ssk, k2-b, k1, k2-b, k2tog *, p1
      Row 5: * k1, p7 *, k1
      Row 6: * p1, ssk, k1-b, k1, k1-b, k2tog *, p1
      Row 7: * k1, p5 *, k1
      Row 8: * p1, ssk, k1, k2tog *, p1
      Row 9: * k1, p3 *, k1
      Row 10: * p1, sk2p *, p1
      Cut the yarn with several inches to work with. With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops, secure, seam and weave in end.

      Tiffany Lace:
      Repeat each instruction between * across the row:
      Row 1 and all odd rows: * p1, k1, p9, k1 *, p1
      Row 2: * k1, p1, yo, k3, sk2p, k3, yo, p1 *, k1
      Row 4: * k1, p1, k1, yo, k2, sk2p, k2, yo, k1, p1 *, k1
      Row 6: * k1, p1, k2, yo, k1, sk2p, k1, yo, k2, p1 *, k1
      Row 8: * k1, p1, k3, yo, sk2p, yo, k3, p1 *, k1
      Rows 9 to 16: Repeat rounds 1 to 8
      Row 17: * p1, k1, p9, k1 *, p1
      Rnd 18: * k1, p1, k3, yo, sk2p, yo, k3, p1 *, k1
      Repeat rows 17 and 18 until the hat measures the desired height for size:
      Small preemie – 2.5″ high
      Preemie – 3.75″ high
      Newborn – 4.25″ high
      6 month – 5.25″ high
      12 month – 5.75″ high
      Toddler – 6.25″ high
      Crown:
      Repeat between * across the row
      Row 1: * p1, k1, p9, k1 *, p1
      Row 2: * k1, p1, k3, sk2p, k3, p1 *, k1
      Row 3: * p1, k1, p7, k1 *, p1
      Row 4: * k1, p1, k2, sk2p, k2, p1 *, k1
      Row 5: * p1, k1, p5, k1 *, p1
      Row 6: * k1, p1, k1, sk2p, k1, p1 *, k1
      Row 7: * p1, k1, p3, k1 *, p1
      Row 8: * k1, p1, sk2p, p1 *, k1
      Row 9: * p1, k1 *, p1
      Row 10: * k1, p3tog *, k1
      Cut the yarn with several inches to work with. With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops, secure, seam and weave in end.

      • LianeMay 3, 2017 at 1:49 pm

        Can I just ask what k3-b is? I thought it was knit 3 below but it’s only the 3rd row of the pattern
        Thanks

        • MamaMay 13, 2017 at 8:54 pm

          k-b = knit through back loop – knit through the loop at the back of the needle instead of the front of the needle – produces a twisted stitch

          So in this case the k3-b is three of these stitches.

  27. Sherry WallsFebruary 9, 2013 at 9:52 pm

    Thank you for the lovely hat patterns. I make premie hats for our local hospital and I can hardly wait to make these in several different colours.

  28. HollyMarch 10, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    I seem to be the only person here that can’t divide 84 stitches by 12. How do you follow the pattern only written for 12 stitches on each dpn? I’ve made socks on dpn for 40 years. I don’t get this. Thanks.

    • MamaMarch 10, 2013 at 7:38 pm

      You want to divide into multiples of 12. If you are using three needles, then 24/24/36. For four needles 24/24/24/12.

  29. RoseMarch 19, 2013 at 5:33 pm

    My 1st attempt using “magic loop” was the Tiffany hat. MAGIC!!!
    So many lovely patterns.
    Thanks

  30. Sande FrancisAugust 10, 2013 at 5:27 pm

    Mama, I’m making the fan lace hat and am wondering how to measure the crown – from the “dip” in the edge or the longest distance from the “hump” in the edge?

    I’m loving these neat hats – I only knit for friends, but they will be getting more of these great hats. Thanks!

    • MamaAugust 12, 2013 at 11:19 pm

      When the hats are worn, the rippled edge stretches, so the differences in the dip and hump aren’t as exaggerated. So I think it is safest to measure to the halfway point of the dips and humps.

  31. gertrude wOctober 23, 2013 at 3:43 pm

    I love the patterns and matching blankets. How do I keep the ends from curling? It is especially bad on the blanket. I’m using an acrylic yarn. Thank you.

    • MamaOctober 23, 2013 at 9:55 pm

      I think most people are blocking the blanket to solve that. I used a shiny cotton that didn’t curl quite as bad. The curling on the edge of the hat should be lessened when stretched, so typically doesn’t curl when worn.

  32. Claudia CFebruary 14, 2014 at 8:05 pm

    Yesterday I made the fac lace baby hat. I used Lions Pound of Love baby yarn. I found the pattern to be very easy to follow. It make up extremely fast. I found no errors in the pattern and totally plan to make it again. It’s just lovely!

  33. JessicaMay 7, 2014 at 9:10 am

    You might possibly be the best person out there, offering free patterns AND altering them when a person asks for the pattern in straight needles, not circular! I’ve never been able to wrap my mind around double-points, so this is a boon to me.

    keep on stitching!

  34. sandraMay 13, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    I just bought several sets of the metal Addi circular needles in 12″ length, in sizes used for DK yarn. Worth every penny as they glide through the yarn. They were perfect for making the hat in the baby size, as the 16″ long needles are just a bit too long. Only had to do the last few rows of the decrease on double point, so this was really fast to make.

    Thanks for the free pattern.

  35. Gregoria DsouzaJuly 11, 2014 at 5:39 am

    Thanks a lot for the beautiful patterns. Going to try it immediately. It was very nice of you to take the trouble to give the pattern for straight needles too.

  36. LaurieSeptember 6, 2014 at 10:27 am

    Thank you! This is exactly what I was looking for and I didn’t even know what I was looking for! Yay! Blessings to your generous, beautiful spirit!

  37. Helene ThiessenOctober 26, 2014 at 9:09 am

    Thank you so much for sharing these lovely baby hat patterns. Just made one for an upcoming grandie. Do you have patterns for matching booties and sweater?

  38. dianescDecember 31, 2014 at 4:23 pm

    Thank you for posting these lovely, easy to follow instructions. I knitted them for adults and added a tassel.
    I really enjoy many of your patterns.

  39. firefly1January 11, 2015 at 3:00 pm

    I’ve made both of these hats. They have each turned out lovely. I have noted no problems with the patterns – which are lovely and much appreciated by those who receive them. I have also upsized the needles, with heavier yarn, and made each of them for little girls rather than infants. Very pretty, very nice! Thank you for sharing these patterns with us!

  40. Jeannette LegerJanuary 15, 2015 at 11:42 am

    Does this pattern come written for a standard knitting machine. I have a new Great Grand daughter to knit for . beautiful hats

  41. sarahMarch 18, 2015 at 10:10 am

    Hi
    I an trying to knit these hats but I am not understanding the yo bit as when you have knitted k3-b how do you yo to knit the next stitch

    • MamaMarch 20, 2015 at 11:31 am

      When you do a k-b, your yarn is still to the back, so just like doing a yo between two k stitches, you just wrap the yarn around the needle front to back before making the next stitch.

  42. SarahMarch 18, 2015 at 4:01 pm

    Hi mama
    I found the pattern for straight needles and i have started knitting the tiffany lace one and it looks lovely my best friends daughter is having a baby girl I am knitting this for her as well as a lot of matinee coats when i am finished knitting for her I will then knit for my local hospital they are always in need of knitting hats especially premie ones thank you for these lovely patterns
    sarah ☺

  43. SarahMarch 25, 2015 at 5:30 pm

    Hi mama
    I have just read all your blog and got the answer to the fan laceabout the k3-b know I understand the pattern and have started to knit the hat and it’s lovely could you tell me do you have the pattern for a blanket
    many thanks
    sarah☺

  44. SarahMarch 27, 2015 at 12:05 pm

    Hi mama
    I made the fan and lace pattern for straight needles I thought the fan and lace was a bit tricky just looking at the pattern but once I started it it was quite easy you just need to understand the pattern will you bring any new patterns out for baby that is what i like doing I have got all the patterns that are on your blog
    many thanks
    sarah☺

  45. FranMay 19, 2015 at 2:39 pm

    I need a fairly easy, but very pretty Chemo hat pattern for a beautiful little
    Six year old Angel,l (McKinsey) undergoing Chemo and is loosing her hair.

    Do you have a pattern or can you please tell me how I could change your
    Baby lace patterns. I do not know the measurement of her head. I
    Am using BERNAT.Baby Jacquards, Florals (346 yds.) 2 Thanks loads Fran
    t

    • MamaMay 20, 2015 at 2:36 pm

      The toddler size of these hats makes a small child size. That yarn is the same weight as what is used in my pattern.

  46. FranMay 19, 2015 at 3:00 pm

    Hi I need a fairly easy, but pretty pattern for a Chemo hat for a
    Little Angel (6) yrs. old undergoing Chemo treatments and is loosing
    Her hair, I want to use BERNAT baby Jacquards Florals yarn. I have 2 skeins (which I bought several years ago,. Not sure I can get more.) I
    Have 692 Yards . Would you have a pattern for a hat for a 6 year old, or could you please tell me how I could increase your lace patterns for babies,
    Or how to reduce an adult Chemo pattern. Any help you can give me is much appreciated. Thanks, Fran

  47. FranMay 19, 2015 at 3:26 pm

    Sorry for so many entries, but just found a child’s pattern 6 (12-18-24) mos. any ideas on how to enlarge this ? It is knit in the yarn I want. Thanks

    • MamaMay 20, 2015 at 2:38 pm

      It depends on the repeat of the pattern. I don’t mind outlining the modifications for you if it is online.

  48. FranMay 23, 2015 at 11:40 pm

    Dear Mama
    I guess my problem is different than I said above. What I really need to do is change the pattern so that I can use the yarn mentioned above. The
    Yarn that I have is a DK weight, but the pattern calls for a knitted worsted
    weight. It is on line, but I can’t remember what the web site was. It is a
    BERNAT pattern as well as BERNAT yarn,(explained above)..the pattern is BERNAT HANDCRAFTER STRIPES CHEMO CAP no. 485.
    Thank you for your help. Fran

    • MamaMay 31, 2015 at 2:27 pm

      Use one size smaller needles than what is called for and cast on for the adult size and it will work out to be the child size.

  49. mary geraldine delaneyMay 31, 2015 at 6:32 pm

    just finished the fan lace cap, it is absolutely gorgeous and the picture does not do it justice, very clever idea to simplify the pattern by using multiple dons. Thank you so much for sharing your pattern for free. It is so much prettier than any of the major brand patterns. I will be knitting your patterns again.

  50. catOctober 14, 2015 at 12:10 pm

    Im gonna use worsted weight yarn. What needle should i use if i want it for a 12 month and toddler, and how many stitches for both thanks

  51. CSweetFebruary 20, 2016 at 1:50 pm

    Hi.

    Another knitting 101 question: the cast on row is not considered the first row? Do I have that right? Thank you.

  52. KHG2001September 28, 2016 at 8:19 pm

    I used a size 6 16″ circular to knit the 6month size and stitch markers between each 12 stitch pattern repeat and it’s working great, love these patterns, thank you!

  53. Amy AMarch 10, 2018 at 10:39 pm

    If I wanted to make this on an adult size using the same weight yarn, house many stitches would i need? Love to knit, but horrible at math, lol.

  54. KathyJune 8, 2018 at 9:02 am

    Hi, your hats are beautiful. I’m confused about dividing the stitches into 12 on each dpn. For the small preemie, there’s 4 needles plus the extra for knitting off the stitches? Thanks!

    • MamaJune 10, 2018 at 9:26 pm

      Divide the stitches by multiples of 12 onto your needles, so by 12, 24, or 36 per needle. This will keep the reduction stitches from using stitches from two needles. If you were making the small preemie size and wanted to use three dpns you could put 12/12/24 stitches on the needles.

  55. RoseJuly 29, 2018 at 8:03 am

    How do you measure needles in the round? Do I measure the cord and the needles or just the cord? New to knitting in the round!

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  57. anthea FishburnSeptember 19, 2021 at 4:02 am

    Your patterns are beautiful. I knit for charity, mainly preemies. Having recently learned magic loop i wanted to try these. I found it easier to convert them to straight needles (the joy of internet explanations). Will try magic loop again, but found the constant having to turn the needles and slide the back needle out to carry on, frustrating. Especially compared with straight knitting. Thank you again for your wonderful patterns

  58. Anthea FishburnSeptember 19, 2021 at 4:11 am

    And I have just found your conversion to straight needles in the comments… At least I learned something

  59. Anthea FishburnSeptember 19, 2021 at 6:50 am

    the instructions to convert to straight needles told me to add a stitch to either end, which I did. this created a lovely border, so i made the beanie into a bonnet. wish I could upload the photo. it is so cute.

  60. Barbara Lynn BirnbaumDecember 20, 2021 at 8:15 am

    I’ve made the Tiffany hat and it’s lovely. Thanks for the pattern.

    I’d like to make it for an 8-year-old girl who just finished with chemo. How many stitches should I cast on and what size needle (straight needle) should I use?

    Thanks again.

  61. Barbara Lynn BirnbaumFebruary 4, 2022 at 7:33 pm

    May I please have the instructions for the Tiffany hat on straight needles, for an 8-year-old girl who recently finished chemo. Thanks so much.

  62. SuzanneNovember 11, 2022 at 7:03 pm

    Thank you!!! I was looking for sweet gifts for newborns. These are perfect!!!

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