Lightweight Newborn Knit Hat Pattern | Newborn Hat Pattern for Spring | Soft Newborn Knit Hat Pattern for all Seasons

As soon as I found out I was pregnant with baby number 2 due at the end of August, I knew I wanted to create a newborn knit hat pattern that would be perfect for the transition of seasons here in Maryland.

The time between the summer and fall seasons in Maryland can bring pretty unpredictable temperatures, so I wanted to create a beanie for my daughter that would be lightweight enough to bring her home from the hospital in no matter the temperature. To start, I found the perfect weight yarn. For this newborn knit hat pattern, I chose "Feels like Butta" yarn from Lion Brand in color Periwinkle. The yarn is a medium 4 weight, and extremely soft to touch. The pattern is completed by knitting up in the round on size US 7 (4.5mm) circular needles. Although the yarn has a very soft feel, when knitting to gauge, the yarn is very breathable, making it ideal for both warm and cool weather.

Having a baby in the winter? Check out The Logan Beanie here for a thick newborn knit hat pattern perfect for the winter time and very cold weather.

If you are looking for a newborn hat pattern for spring or a newborn hat pattern for early fall, this hat pattern and yarn combination are perfect.

Want to knit this hat pattern for an older child? No problem! Follow the hat sizing guide to get the perfect fit.

To knit this newborn hat, follow along below:

What will I need for this spring or fall knit hat pattern? Get the materials list.

 Materials: 

·       4 Medium Weight Yarn – I used Lion Brand Feels Like Butta in color Periwinkle. This brand has lots of beautiful colors and is easy to work with. The blend is 100% polyester, making it machine washable and dryable, which is a must for baby and children's knit items.

·        US Size 7 circular needles (4.5mm)

·        Place Marker

Common Abbreviations: 

St- Stitch

PM – Place Mark

K – Knit

P – Purl

K2tog – Knit Two Stitches Together

P2tog – Purl Two Stitches Together

Begin knit hat pattern:

Using a long tail cast on method, cast on 60 st. Join to knit in round, being careful not to

twist st

Knitting the body of the hat:

Row 1: K2, P2 * to end of row

Repeat row 1 for all subsequent rows until the beanie reaches 10 cm in length.

Shaping of hat/Decrease as Follows- 

K2, P2tog to end of row

K2, P1 to end of row

K2tog, P1 to end of row

K1, P1 to end of row

K2tog to end of row

Break yarn, leaving small tail. Weave tail through remaining st. Pull tail to close top. Securely weave in any loose ends.