3 Easy Newborn Knit Hats - Magic Loop on Circular Needles

In this video, I’ll show you how to knit easy newborn beanie hats using the Magic Loop technique on circular needles — no double-pointed needles needed! I use one basic newborn hat pattern and show you 3 different variations: You’ll also see how the pattern works with different yarn weights, so you can use what you already have in your stash. If you’ve been curious about knitting small projects on circular needles, this is a great place to start! What You’ll Learn ✔ How to knit a newborn hat using Magic Loop ✔ How to adjust for different yarn weights ✔ Simple ways to customize one pattern ✔ A neat, stretchy finish for baby hats NEW BORN BEANIE HAT PATTERN Aprox: 66 yds of #3 weight or baby yarn. 3.5mm circular needles 30in long. Longer is easier to knit using the magic loop. Aprox: 66 yds of #4 worsted weight yarn. 4.5mm circular needles 30 in long. Gauge: Baby yarn #3 weight 14 rows x 10 sts = 2”x 2” Worsted yarn #4 weight 12 rows x 7 sts = 2”x 2” Cast on 72 stitches for baby yarn #3 or Cast on 60 stitches for worsted yarn #4 Join in the round Knit 4” from CO using magic loop method RIBBED EDGE VARIATION FOR BOTH YARN WEIGHTS: K2P2 FOR 4 ROWS then continue to knit all stitches for 4” ADDING CHANGE OF COLOUR VARIATION: ON 8th row from bottom change yarn colour by tying on new yarn. Knit for 6 rows. Add original yarn colour by tying on and cutting accent yarn and continue knitting for 4” from CO. DECREASES: Round 1: K6, K2tog repeat Round 2: Knit Round 3: K5, K2tog repeat Round 4: Knit FOR WORSTED WEIGHT YARN START DECREASES AT ROUND 5: Round 5: K4, K2tog repeat Round 7: K3, K2tog* repeat Round 8: Knit Round 9: K2, K2tog repeat Round 10: Knit Round 11: K1, K2tog repeat Round 12: Knit Round 13: k2 tog repeat Cut yarn leaving enough for sewing up top. Weave end through loops on needle. Remove needle and cinch up and pull snug. Secure end and sew in yarn ADDING KNITTED BOW VARIATION: Cast on 20 sts Row 1 Knit Row 2 Purl Repeat rows 1 & 2 3 more times for a total of 8 row including first Row 1 & 2. Cast off. Sew ends together. Gather up middle of bow. Use same colour yarn to wind yarn around middle of bow. Secure with a knot and leave enough of a tail to sew onto hat. Add button if desired. This video may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support! Supply List and Amazon Paid Links: 3.5mm circular needles https://amzn.to/49LUH1c 4.5mm circular needles https://amzn.to/4jFOZ4A 3 weight baby yarn https://amzn.to/4jFOZ4A 4 weight yarn pkg deal https://amzn.to/45AYyM4 Quilting Sewing gauge https://amzn.to/49x9z28 Yarn needle and stitch marker https://amzn.to/4bchtkf If you enjoyed this tutorial, please like, subscribe, and share — it really helps support my channel. Let me know in the comments which hat style is your favourite! Happy knitting, Patti #NewbornKnitting #MagicLoopKnitting #EasyKnitHat #BabyKnits #CircularNeedles I’d love to hear from you! Let me know in the comments what you are crafting today, or if you tried this project! Like, subscribe, and hit the bell to get more crafty inspiration. Donate to my Crafty Patti Channel If you would like to support me so I can continue to publish more fun videos, then you can make a donation by clicking on the link below. Your kind donation will be sent to my business PayPal account. Thank you so much! Donate to my channel https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr... Follow me on: YouTube:    / @craftypattiartscrafts   Facebook:   / craftypatti   Pinterest:   / pins   Email: [email protected] Music: Sunny Day by Reed Mathis, YouTube Music Library #craftyPatti #DIYCrafts #ArtAndCrafts. [add 1-2 more relevant hashtags]