Winter Walks

Winter Walks Baby Hat by Charlotte Marjoribanks

What is Being Made

Winter Walks is an original knitting pattern for a cosy baby hat designed by Charlotte Marjoribanks. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a soft, stretchy hat perfect for keeping small children warm during winter walks. The pattern includes instructions for two sizes: a small version suitable for babies aged 6-12 months, and a larger version designed for children aged 12-20 months. The hat's stretchy construction allows for extended wear across each size range, maximizing the value of your knitting project.

Craft and Techniques

This is a knitting pattern suitable for intermediate-level knitters. The hat is constructed using knitting techniques that create a soft, stretchy fabric ideal for baby garments. The pattern demonstrates practical design considerations for children's wear, including two size options within a single pattern document. The stretchy yarn properties allow the finished hat to accommodate growth within each age range, reducing the need for frequent pattern repeats as your child grows.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for soft, stretchy yarn in 3-ply or 4-ply weight. Charlotte Marjoribanks used Lollipop Cabin Soft Sock yarn for the sample garment. One skein of yarn is sufficient to complete the larger hat size, with careful planning allowing you to knit two smaller hats from a single skein. The soft yarn choice ensures comfort against a baby's delicate skin while providing the elasticity needed for a well-fitting hat.

Pattern Details

• Sizes: 6-12 months and 12-20 months
• Yarn Weight: 3-ply or 4-ply
• Difficulty Level: Intermediate
• Designer: Charlotte Marjoribanks at While Molly Naps
• Format: Downloadable PDF with instructions for both sizes included in the same text

Sizing and Fit

The pattern provides clear size differentiation through bracketed instructions within the main text. Simply follow the numbers and instructions in brackets to create the larger size, or omit them for the smaller version. This integrated approach makes the pattern easy to follow while accommodating different age ranges and developmental stages in your baby's first two years.