How to Make Knitted Hats for Dolls

Knitting hats for dolls are best done by knitting in the round starting at the top, or crown, of the hat. By knitting them from the top down, the hat is easily fitted over the dolls head to determine the proper length of the hat. The yarn and needles used should correspond to the size of the doll. For a small doll, use a thin yarn with small needles and for a big doll, use thicker yarn and bigger needles.

Things You'll Need

• Yarn
• Double point knitting needles
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Instructions

1. Cast on three stitches onto one double point needle. Divide evenly over three needles and join to begin working in the round.

2. Knit into the front and back of each stitch. You will now have six stitches, two on each needle.

3. Knit one stitch then knit into the front and back of the next stitch. Repeat to the end of round two. On round three, knit two stitches then knit into the front and back of the next stitch and repeat to the end of the round.

4. Continue in this manner, working one more stitch between each increase until the hat fits comfortably over the crown of the doll's head to the widest part of the head.

5. Work in stockinette stitch, knitting every stitch on every round, until he hat is the desired length.

6. Switch to a knit one stitch, purl one stitch ribbing for a few rounds to keep the edge from curling. For a rolled brim hat, continue working in stockinette stitch for a few rounds, The hat will curl up at the bottom after the bind off.

7. Bind off all stitches int he round. Cut the yarn and thread onto the tapestry needle. Weave in the ends on the wrong side of the hat.

Tips & Warnings

• Add a decorative stitch pattern after the crown increasing if desired. Choose one that doesn't roll at the ends and work the hat until it measures the desired length.

References

• "Stitch N Bitch The Knitter's Handbook"; Debbie Stoller; 2003
• "Knitting Around"; Elizabeth Zimmermann; 1989