Fixation Newborn Hat
Made from Cascade's Bulky Fixation yarn $(98.3\%$ cotton, $1.7\%$ elastic), this newborn baby hat is a quick-knit gift for any momto-be. Add a stripe or pattern to match an outfit, or go crazy with the Fixation spraydyed palette. The garter-stitch cuff means there's no brim to dig into the baby's head while she's laying in mom's arms, and cotton is always the softest choice. Size: $16^{\circ}$ circumference and $5.5^{\circ}$ depth to fit O-3 months (Fixation stretches)
Materials:
One skein of Cascade Bulky Fixation (you will have little leftover) Size 7 16" circular needle or size to achieve gauge Size 7 double-pointed needles Stitch marker Tapestry needle Gauge: 4.5 stitches per inch
Instructions:
Cast on 70 stitches on the circular needle and place a marker to indicate the beginning of the round. Join carefully to not twist the stitches. Rounds 1, 3, 5, 7: Purl around Rounds 2, 4, & 6: Knit around Continue to knit every round beginning with Round 8 until the piece measures 3" from the cast-on edge. Begin decreases for top of hat, changing to double-pointed needles when stitches no longer fit comfortably on the circular needle. (Knit 8, knit 2tog) 7 times Knit plain round (Knit 7, knit 2tog) 7 times Knit plain round (Knit 6, knit 2tog) 7 times Knit plain round (Knit 5, knit 2tog) 7 times Knit plain round (Knit 4, knit 2tog) 7 times Knit plain round (Knit 3, knit 2tog) 7 times Knit plain round (Knit 2, knit 2tog) 7 times Knit plain round (Knit 1, knit 2tog) 7 times Knit 2tog around, knit 1 Break yarn, leaving tail. Thread tapestry needle with tail and run it through remaining stitches, pulling them tight and finish end on the inside of the cap.
