Bundle of Joy Hat An itty bitty hat for the new bundle of joy in your life. It knits fast and it is a one skein project.
Materials
Yarn: 80 yards of DK weight yarn. Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK was used in sample: less than one skein. Needles: Size 5/3.75 dpns
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Notions: 6 stitch markers (1 different color to mark beginning of round). Gauge: 24sts and 32 rows ${}_{,=4}$ inches in stockinette stitch
Directions
Abbreviations
Cast on 72sts. Join the round. Place differentiating stitch marker to mark beginning of round. Hem Rnds $1\!-\!10;\,^{\star}k2$ p2; rep from \* to the end of rnd. Body K-IIL p=purl st st=stockinette stitch sts $,=$ stitches k2tog=knit two together rnd(s) $=$ round(s) rep=repeat kf&b $\mid=$ knit into the front and back of next stitch rem=remaining Next rnd: $\star_{\mathsf{k}\mathsf{1}\,\mathsf{1}}$ , kf&b; rep from \* to the end of rnd (6sts increased. 78sts total). Next rnd: Work in St st until item measures 4 inches from cast on edge. Next rnd: k to the end of rnd and place 5 stitch markers evenly around: there wil be 13 sts between each stitch marker. Crown Shaping Next rnd: \*knit to two stitches before marker, k2tog, slip marker; rep from \* to the end of rnd. Repeat above rnd until you have 12 sts rem. Remove stitch markers. Next rnd: k2tog all around (6sts rem) Next rnd: k2tog all around (3sts rem) Top Knot Leave remaining 3sts on needle. Work a 3-stitch I-cord, until it reaches 2.5 inches in length. Bind off and secure all ends. Make an overhand knot with the I-cord. Block lightly
