Simplicity Newborn Hat
By Linsay Cocker
Finished Measurement:
11.75 inches, stretches to fit 13.5-15 inch heads Gauge: 22 sts and 32 rows per 4 inches in stockinette Yarn Suggestions: Spud and Chloe Sweater: 70 yards
Needles:
Size 7 (4.5 mm) 12" circular needle and Size 7 (4.5 mm) 40" circular needle or Setof 5DPN's
Notions:
Measuring tape, tapestry needle, stitch marker Stitch Key: K - Knit P - Purl K2tog - Knit two together Hat #l (shown in green) CaSt On 64 stitches, using 12" circular needle. Join to knit in the round being careful not to twist your stitches. Place marker for beginning of round. Round 1: \*K1, P1 repeat around Continue in K1, P1 rib for .75 inches Round 2: K all stitches Continue in stockinette pattern until hat measures 3.75 inches from C0 edge. Switch to 40" circular (for magic loop) or DPNs when needed. Round 1: \*K6, K2tog repeat from \* around (56 sts) Round 2: K all sts Decrease Rounds:
Round 3: \*K5, K2tog repeat from \* around (48 sts) Round 4: K all sts Round 5: \*K4, K2tog repeat from \* around (40 sts) Round 6: \*K3, K2tog repeat from \* around (32 sts) Round 7: \*K2, K2tog repeat from \* around (24 sts) Round 8: \*K1, K2tog repeat from \* around (16 sts) Round 9: \*K2tog repeat from \* around (8 sts) Break yarn and thread tail onto tapestry needle. Thread needles through remaining stitches and pull tight to close. Weave in all ends. Hat #2 (shown in stripes) CaSt On 64 stitches, using 12" circular needle. Join in the round being careful not to twist stitches. Round 1: \*K1, P1 repeat around Continue in K1, P1 rib for 4.75 inches Decrease Rounds: Switch to 40" circular (for magic loop) or DPNs when needed. Round 1: \*K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K2tog repeat from \* around (56 sts) Round 2: Knit stitches as they appear. (Knit the knit stitches and purl the purl stitches) Round 3: \*K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P2tog repeat from \* around (48 sts)
Round 4: Knit stitches as they appear Round 5: \*K1, P1, K1, P1, K2tog repeat from \* around (40 sts) Round 6: \*K1, P1, K1, P2tog repeat from \* around (32 sts) Round 7: \*K1, P1, K2tog repeat from \* around (24 sts) Round 8: \*K1, P2tog repeat from \* around (16 sts) Round 9: \*K2tog repeat from \* around (8 sts) Break yarn and thread tail onto tapestry needle. Thread needles through remaining stitches and pull tight to close. Weave in all ends. Fold brim up one inch to fit newborn head. @ LittleLippyEweDesigns 2012 All Rights Reserved. Pattern is for personal use only. Please do not sell items made from this pattern without permission from the designer.
