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For those who love the craft as much as we do.

New Free Pattern: Alfalfa Baby Hat

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on October 23, 2012October 6, 2020

When Charlie was a teeny tiny baby (in sharp contrast to her whopping 8 month old self), Kate was able to keep hats on her with no trouble. Now that Charlie has developed a feisty little mind of her own, her hands constantly reach for whatever is on her head.

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With that in mind, Kate incorporated everything she loves about baby hats – a “pixie” look, ties to hold it snug, a close fit, and integrated ear flaps to keep baby warm – into a new hat for Charlie to wear this fall and winter.

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The end result is the Alfalfa baby hat, an adorable, form fitting and warm hat knit out of Terra that stays put on baby’s little head. Knit using just one skein, shown on Charlie in logwood purple, it is a great quick knit!

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SPECIFICATIONS:
• Yarn:
The Fibre Co. Terra: logwood purple, 1 skein.
• Gauge: 20 sts and 27 rows = 4″ in St St after blocking.
• Needles: 1 – 16” US 6 (4 mm) circular needle and 1 set dpns.
• Size: One size fits most babies 4-12 months: hat measures 7” high, 12” circumference at widest point, and 7.5” circ at base of neck.
• Notions: Darning needle, 6 stitch markers.
• Skills: Knitting, purling increasing, decreasing.

To make your own adorable Alfalfa hat, download the pattern here. – KGO

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5 thoughts on “New Free Pattern: Alfalfa Baby Hat”

  1. AllisonInPhilly says:
    October 24, 2012 at 12:37 am

    What a big personality in a little package! Fibre Co babies are all sooo cute! Thanks for the sweet pattern, too!

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  2. Rachel Mackin says:
    October 24, 2012 at 3:54 pm

    Oh my goodness, how cute! It should be made compulsory for all babies to wear these hats. 😉

    Reply
  3. Savannagal says:
    October 29, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    What an adorable baby. His cheerful smile and disposition has made my day.

    Reply
  4. Kathleen says:
    May 13, 2021 at 1:24 pm

    I’m looking at your adorable Alfalfa baby hat but I can’t find the free pattern. Help!!

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    1. Kate Gagnon Osborn says:
      November 9, 2021 at 10:46 am

      You can find the pattern from the designer here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/alfalfa-baby-hat
      We should reknit that in Germantown! 🙂

      Reply

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