The number one search term on this blog for the last three weeks running has been "nipple hat". You people are pervs! (It's what I like most about y'all!)
This is the Facebook pic that started it all, at least in my group of friends. At least four people posted this to my FB wall as a "suggested" NICU hat. Are you trying to get me fired? Kidding. It is really cute and very funny.
You can even purchase this particular hat at Nursing Bra Express in three different skin tones: ivory, tan, or chocolate and two sizes: newborn and 6+ months for $19.50.
"Baby Nip" Nipple Hat by Nursing Bra Express
Or you can grab some leftover yarn in your stash and make your own.
Nipple/Boob/Hooter Hat
Pattern by Glenna Anderson Muse
Materials:
MC = Approx 1-2 oz flesh colored worsted weight yarn
CC = Approx 1/2 oz areola colored worsted weight yarn
Size 9 double pointed needles, or size to make gauge
Yarn needle
Gauge: 4" = 16 sts x 32 rows, garter stitch
Sizes: Newborn (<1 year, toddler, adult)
Directions:
Using MC, loosely CO 50 (60, 70, 90)
Place marker at end of row and join to knit in the round.
1) Knit around
2) Purl around
Continue garter stitch in the round until length measures 4" (5", 6", 6.5")
**For Adult size only: Change to CC and complete 4 additional rows alternating Knit row with Purl row in garter stitch pattern.
Change to CC (rest of sizes)
Begin decrease.
K2tog, K3, repeat around row. Remaining sts: 40 (48, 56, 72)
Purl around
K2tog around. Remaining sts: 20 (24,28, 36)
Purl around
K2tog around. Remaining sts: 10 (12, 14, 18)
Purl around.
K2tog around. Remaining sts: 5 (6, 7,9)
K2tog around to last stitch. K1 (except <1yr). Remaining sts: 3 (3, 4, 5)
Place all sts on one dbl ptd needle and work as I-cord for 1/2 - 3/4"
***Pattern Note: As written, pattern creates a 2" diameter areola on baby/child sizes and a 3" diameter areola on the adult size. This size can be made larger by changing to CC however many rows desired prior to beginning decrease. Keep gauge and finished length in mind: 8 rows equals 1 inch. Finished lenghths: 5" (6", 7", 8")
I love this hat, makes me laugh every time. So many try to hide the fact they're breastfeeding but this proudly celebrates it. My breast fed baby boy is now a strapping lad of nearly 14. Thank you for generously sharing this pattern, there are several expectant mothers in my circle so guess what I'll be making! Patsy
Posted by: Patsy Seddon | 11/12/2012 at 02:10 AM
Awesome!!!
Posted by: Glenna | 12/26/2012 at 11:36 PM
I have made this hat regularly for baby showers for the past couple of years. It is always a hit! Best moment ever was the recipient who thought it was intended to keep her other boob warm unthil baby was ready to switch. That's when I started enclosing a picture with the gift tag.
Posted by: Lyn | 04/03/2015 at 08:49 PM
That's hilarious!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Glenna | 05/10/2015 at 08:51 PM
I have given this - along with several other hats in the box - at baby showers. Best wrapping every is in a printed cupcake box (with a clear cellophane top) with a bow. They are always in stunned surprise when they see the 'nipple' peeking through. LOL
Posted by: Lynda | 02/15/2016 at 02:40 PM
Oh I love that! What a fantastic idea! LOL
Posted by: Glenna | 02/16/2016 at 02:35 AM