Size: preemie (newborn) Yarn: Debbie Bliss Rialto DK (1oo% superwash Merino wool; 115 yds/50 g): #14 pale pink, one skein. · one skein will make two preemie hats or one newborn hat . Needles: Size 5 (3.75 mm) double-pointed needles · Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge · Gauge: 21 sts=4 inches in stockinette stitch Cast on 6o (72) sts. Join, being careful not to twist sts. Working in stockinette stitch in the round (knitting every row), continue until piece measures 5" (6 y2") from cast-on edge. Next round: \*Knit 2, K2tog; repeat from \* across round. (45 [54] sts) Next round: Knit all sts. Iext round: \*Knit 1, K2tog; repeat from \* across round. (30 Next round: Knit all sts. Next round: \*K2tog; repeat from \* across round. (15 [18] sts) Cut yarn and thread through remaining 15 (18) sts, gently cinching to close. Weave in ends and enjoy!
Abbreviations
dpn—-double pointed needles k—knit K2tog——knit two (2) stitches together RS—-right side stockinette stitch—-in the round: knitting every row; on straight needles: knit the right side, purl the Wrong side sts—stitc
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