I love the rib I used on this baby hat – it’s so delicate, just like a baby! The Baby Shelby Hat is knitted flat in 4 ply weight yarn, making it beautifully light and soft. And when knitted in natural fibres, it helps keep baby at just the right temperature.

If you’d like to complete the outfit, the Baby Shelby Jumper features the same rib detail – and together, they look absolutely adorable!

CONSTRUCTION
Knitted flat in one piece from the bottom up with one seam.

TECHNIQUES USED
Cast on, knit, purl, decreasing, joining one seam. Optional but recommended to create the feeling of joy when joining your pieces: mattress stitch.

YARN
One 50g ball of Lang Merino 150.
100% Merino Fine Wool, 150m/164yds per 50g

SUGGESTED KNITTING NEEDLES
3mm.

GAUGE (tension)
28 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm square over cable pattern when slightly stretched.
I obtained this gauge with 3mm needles. It is important to obtain gauge so do swatch and change your needle size to achieve the correct gauge if you need to.

SIZE AND FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Three Sizes – newborn, baby and child.
Newborn finished circumference is approximately 30cm.
Baby finished circumference is approximately 36cm.
Child finished circumference is approximately 41cm.

NEED HELP?
I am here for you! Pop into the Skipton studio, send an email, or check out the Purl &Jane YouTube channel for tips, inspiration and guidance including handy resources like gauge (tension) guides and how to tutorials.