Get your little one ready for Memorial Day, the 4th of July or any time they’re feeling particularly patriotic with my new Fair Isle Stars & Stripes Hat Knitting Pattern!
A 4th of July Hat has been on my “to-knit” list forever. How cute are these bright red and white stripes and fun (but easy) stars?) This hat is a really great intro to fair isle knitting if you haven’t done it before because the stars are a super easy to follow pattern that you can basically memorize so you can focus on what your hands are doing and not so much on complicated counting. Plus it’s only 3 rows of fair isle. I promise, anyone can manage that! If you’re like I was, with sewing buttonholes, just give it a try, it won’t be nearly as difficult as you imagine! Promise!
And yes, before I get many many comments, I do realize, as my husband immediately pointed out, the 4th of July does take place in July. Which is summer. Which is usually hot. But for one thing, little babies still need hats in summer, especially if they’re inside in the chilly air conditioning. Secondly, fireworks take place after dark and yes, it can sometimes get chilly then. And finally, although I didn’t get it out in enough time this year, this hat would also be perfect for Memorial Day. Or anytime you’re feeling patriotic. And I don’t know about where you live, but here it’s almost always cool for Memorial Day. So if you have a friend due with a summer baby, make one, I promise they’ll love it!
Fair Isle Tiny Pom Pom Hat Knitting Pattern includes Sizes 0-3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 2T+
Gauge: 20 stitches = 4 inches
Supply List:
Worsted weight yarn in red, white, and blue
(If you need help, my favorite knitting reference book for everyone from beginners to advanced knitters is THIS ONE!)
Looking for the pattern? Here’s how it works: This pattern is available for FREE in one size right here on my site (keep scrolling down). Or for just a few dollars, you can choose to purchase an upgraded PDF pattern that is nicely formatted and easy to print. Besides being easy to print, the PDF pattern also contains MORE SIZES with instructions for additional sizing including 0-3 months, 6 months, 12 months and 2T+! Thank you for supporting Little Red Window!
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Saralee Wittmer says
Is this Knit on dpns or straight needles and then seamed?
Cassie May says
It’s knit mostly on small circular needles with dpn’s at the top. Not flat. 🙂