Classic Mini Rainbow Stripe Hat Knitting Pattern

The Classic Rainbow Stripe Hat knitting pattern for babies and toddlers has a thick, warm folded brim, classic rainbow stripes in the middle and a big fluffy pom pom on top!

I have about five million (*not the actual figure) rainbow knitting patterns, but I’ve never done a very simple one like the Classic Mini Rainbow Stripe Hat knitting pattern…named so because it has mini rainbow stripes. I know, very clever. But seriously, I have a rainbow scarf, and rainbow stuffies and about 20 rainbow hats, but never one this simple and to tell you the trust, I LOVE it!

It kind of give me classic ski school vibes and I’m a big fan, I kind of want to knit one for myself. I think the thick warm folded brim and big fluffy pom pom on top really make this basic has special (and they also make it warm and cozy!

You could, of course, knit these mini stripes in any color combination that you want, though I would love to see it with pastel rainbow stripes. But sports teams or universities or wizarding schools could be awesome too, it’s up to you! Either way, your little one will be warm, cozy and cute no matter what.

If you knit a Classic Mini Rainbow Stripe hat, I’d love if you’d share it with me, I love to see what you knit! Are you ready to get started? Let’s go!

Classic Mini Stripe Hat Knitting Pattern

(includes Sizes 0-3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 2T+)

Gauge: 20 stitches = 4 inches

Classic Mini Stripe Hat Supply List

• Worsted weight yarn in white, pink, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple
• US 7 16″ circular knitting needles
• US 7 double pointed needles
• Yarn needle

(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!

Classic Mini Stripe Hat Knitting Pattern Instructions

(0-3 month size, see pdf version for additional sizes)

Using long-tail cast on, cast on 56 stitches onto your circular needles with white yarn. Join to knit in the round and (k1,p1) in a rib stitch for 1.5 inches to make the folded brim. Then knit all stitches for 1.75 inches. Next, knit the stripes as follows:

Round 1: knit all stitches purple

Round 2 & all other even rounds: knit all stitches white

Round 3: knit all stitches blue

Round 5: knit all stitches green

Round 7: knit all stitches yellow

Round 9: knit all stitches orange

Round 11: knit all stitches pink

Continue on knitting all stitches white until the hat is about
4 inches long with the brim folded up.

Decrease (divide your stitches between 3 double pointed needles or use magic loop):

Round 1: (k6, k2tog) repeat to the end of the round

Round 2: knit all stitches

Round 3: (k5, k2tog) repeat to the end of the round

Round 4: knit all stitches

Round 5: (k4, k2tog) repeat to the end of the round

Round 6: knit all stitches

Round 7: (k3, k2tog) repeat to the end of the round

Round 8: knit all stitches

Round 9: (k2, k2tog) repeat to the end of the round

Round 10: knit all stitches

Round 11: (k1, k2tog) repeat to the end of the round

Round 12: k2tog and repeat to the end of the round

Cut yarn, thread through loops and pull to close. Weave in ends.

Use a pom pom maker to make a large white pom pom and sew it SECURELY to the top of the hat.

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Craft and Knitwear Designer at Little Red Window Design

Welcome to Little Red Window! I’m Cassie, a professional craft and knitwear designer working in the field for more than 10 years. I have a degree in Art History from Northwestern University and a Master's Degree in Architecture and Design from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. I've designed more than 300 separate knitting patterns, hundreds of craft projects, and I love to bring joy to your crafts and knitting with well-designed, easy to understand tutorials and patterns.

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