How to Knit a Newborn Hat on a Large Gauge Loom

Loom knit a newborn hat for your baby or as a gift. Too often I have heard from followers and organizations that loom knit baby hats have holes. But you can knit a baby hat on a large gauge loom with no holes or chunky yarn. And, you don’t need to knit with two strands. The key is the version of the knit stitch and the size of your loom. Also I don’t use light weight baby yarn. I use a single strand of medium, number 4, worsted weight yarn. My favorite is Caron Simply Soft by Yarnspirations.

Scroll down for the free, simple, folded brim hat pattern with a step by step video tutorial.

Supply List and Information

Skill Level: True Beginner

Stitches: Knit (Use the U-wrap version)

Loom: Medium Loom 31-pegs, approximately 7 inches in diameter. Optional 26-peg long loom – click HERE to watch the video for the long loom

Yarn: Approximately 60 Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn. I used Caron Simply Soft Medium #4.

Tools and Notions: Loom Hook, Yarn Needle, Scissors

Finished Project Size: Approximately 4 ½ inches length. Knit more rows to make it longer

Complete Video Tutorial: Scroll down or Click HERE
VERY IMPORTANT: I highly recommend watching the video completely before starting the project. The video is less then 5 minutes long.

PATTERN

Cast-on: eWrap all 31 pegs or 26-pegs on the long loom

Rows 1-25: U-warp Knit

Cast-off: Gathered method

Optional: Tighten the cast-on
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