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Not-All-Purple Hat Pattern

Olha

UPDATE: This yarn has been discontinued but I will keep the pattern for those who might have it in their stash.

Bernat Baby Jacquards is a self-patterning yarn that creates simple floral design resembling Fair Isle technique. All you need is one ball of yarn and a pattern below to make 7 little hats for the Period of Purple Crying Program for less than a dollar each.

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The PURPLE program educates parents about normal infant crying and teaches coping skills in order to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome. The Not-All-Purple hat sends a message that the ‘purple period’ is a part of baby’s normal development and will pass.

Photography: Shannon Bower. Technical editing: Charlotte Quiggle.

Materials:  Bernat Baby Jacquards Florals, colour Petunia, 42m ( 45 yrds), 3.25 mm (US#3) and 4 mm (US#6) double-pointed needles, tapestry needle, stitch marker

Abbreviations:

k = knit
p = purl
k1-tbl = knit through the back loop
k2tog = knit 2 stitches together
sts = stitches

Gauge:  25 sts and 33 rnds over 10 cm (4″)  in stockinette st with larger needles

Head circumference: 37 cm (14.5 inches), average newborn size.

PLEASE NOTE:  The hat’s cast-on edge must be very stretchy to fit comfortably over a baby’s head. Please follow cast-on instructions.

With two smaller needles held together, cast on 66 sts starting with the purple section of the yarn. Pull one needle out. Distribute sts evenly on 3 double-pointed needles (22 on each), mark beginning of round and join, being careful not to twist.

Rnds 1-10: k1-tbl, p1.

Switch to larger needles.

Rnds 11-26: Knit.

Shape Crown

Rnd 27: (K9, k2tog) 6 times. (60 sts)
Rnd 28: Knit.
Rnd 29: (K8, k2tog) 6 times. (54 sts)
Rnd 30: Knit.
Rnd 31: (K7, k2tog) 6 times. (48 sts)
Rnd 32: Knit.
Rnd 33: (K6, k2tog) 6 times. (42 sts)
Rnd 34: Knit.
Rnd 35: (K5, k2tog) 6 times. (36 sts)
Rnd 36: (K4, k2tog) 6 times. (30 sts)
Rnd 37: (K3, k2tog) 6 times. (24 sts)
Rnd 38: (K2, k2tog) 6 times. (18 sts)
Rnd 39: (K1, k2tog) 6 times. (12 sts)
Rnd 40: (K2tog) 6 times. (6 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving a 15 cm (6″) tail.

Using tapestry needle, thread tail through remaining sts and pull tight. Weave in ends.

Sizing tip: change the size by adjusting the cast-on number by 6 sts. The decreases are worked over 6 sections (2 sections on each of 3 needles). Calculate the number of stitches in each section when you start decreasing (Rnd27) and work knit to last 2 sts of section, k2tog, in each section, alternating decrease and knit rounds until you have 42 sts left. Then follow the pattern as given, starting from Rnd34.

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10 thoughts on “Not-All-Purple Hat Pattern”

  1. I would love to make the designed hat. I don’t see the pattern grid, am I missing it? These would be so sweet for the newborns at the local hospital. I made 75 hats but they weren’t this cute ,

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    1. Thanks! The whole pattern is written line per line, not charted, and it is available in .pdf format if you click on the link where it says ‘download pattern’. If you refer to the pink and green floral design — it’s not charted either because it’s just the yarn that is coloured this way 🙂 It creates somewhat random variations of floral motifs that looks like fair isle colourwork. Neat, eh?

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  2. I’m curious how close you are to your 5000 hats for 2012 goal. I’m going to work on a few in the next couple of weeks and I’m hoping I can drop them off in person before the holidays. I assume it’s not too late to include them. Are we allowed to add embellishments or is that a hazard for the babies?

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    1. The hospital has a steady supply that is used on monthly basis but can always use some more, it’s definitely not too late.

      As far as choking hazard goes, there should be no buttons, pom-poms, ties, googly eyes or anything that can come undone and be swallowed.

      Thanks!

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  4. Oh my gosh that is cute!!! I’m in a time crunch right now, but is it okay for a California knitter to knit a few or do you prefer local?

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    1. Thanks! We would love to get hats from California! We mostly encourage people to look into local programs because they might feel more enthusiastic helping their local communities. However, our campaign is new and we need all the help we can get. Thanks again!

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      1. Okay, when I get a chance I see what I can do! I love making hats. They’re a quick, fun project! BTW…this is Jan in CA. I originally signed in with FB, but then decided not to and it kept my user name. 😉

So, what do you think?