1-Hour Cable Knit Baby Hat Pattern - Adorable
This baby cable hat is sweet, soft, and incredibly quick to knit. Whether you’re making a last-minute baby shower gift or just want a small project with big impact, this one’s for you. No fuss, no stress, just aww-worthy results in under an hour.
Why You’ll Love This Pattern:
- Knit in the round with super bulky yarn for extra softness and a quick finish
- Simple, stretchy design makes for a gentle fit on baby’s head
- Beginner-friendly project that works up beautifully—and fast
- Perfect for thoughtful, handmade gifting or baby stash knitting
- Easy to customize with faux fur pom-poms
- Includes an ad‑free, printable PDF for peaceful, on-the-go knitting
This cable knit baby hat is equal parts sweet and satisfying. Its classic, stretchy texture is gentle on baby skin and fun for knitters of all levels. Knit in cozy chunky yarn, this little cap works up quickly and adds a handmade touch to newborn moments or pairs up nicely as a sweet gift with booties or a blanket.
Download the ad‑free, printable PDF and enjoy a peaceful, stress-free baby knit that’s as soft to stitch as it is to cuddle.
About:
Available Sizes: Five
Style: One, Slouchy
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
Bonus: Video
Material:
Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
Alternative Yarn Options: Cascade Lana Grande, Hometown USA, Rico Essentials Super
Super Chunky, Rowan Big Wool Yarn, MillaMia Naturally Soft Super Chunky, Lang Yarns Virginia
Magic Loop Method Needle Size: US 13 (9mm) Knitting Needles with a 24"+ (60cm) Cable, or DPNs
Knit in the Round Needle Size: US 13 (9mm) Knitting Needles with a 16" (40cm) Cable
Extras: Stitch Marker, Cable Needle
Gauge:
8 STS & 6 rows per 4” (10cm) square
Sizes:
Baby, Child, Teen, Adult Medium, Adult Large
Fits Head Circumferences: 14”, 16”, 19”, 21”, 23” (36cm, 41cm, 48cm, 53cm, 58cm)
Notes:
Not reversible.
Knit bottom up.
Knit in the round with a circular needle.
Terms:
This is a digital knitting pattern (PDF). No physical item will be sent. This pattern is for personal use only. You may not copy, distribute, or sell this pattern or any of its photos. You may sell finished items made with this pattern on a small scale, please credit Brome Fields as the designer.
If you have any questions, I’m just a message away. Thank you so much for being part of this cozy knitting community!
All the coziness,
Jennifer