A very quick knit, this lightweight hat is perfect for indoor use or warmer months. The straightforward construction of this hat makes it a nice introduction to knitting with circular and double-pointed needles. Use contrasting or complementary colors to add stripes and it becomes a perfect stash-buster for those odds and ends of yarn and a great charity knit.
Materials
Size 5 16inch circular needle for body of hat Size 5 double pointed needles (dpn)(for decrease rows) Preemie size is knit with dpn needles Plymouth Jeannee DK - or Bernat Baby Jacquard 1 skein (2 preemie hats from each skein) Stitch marker
Size
This hat is designed for preemie ( $\mathrm{[0^{\circ}}$ circumference), newborn ( $11^{\prime\prime}$ circumference) and infant $\mathrm{{^{13}}}$ circumference). Make a larger version using worsted weight yarn and size 7 needles.
Gauge
14stitches $\mathbf{\omega}=2^{\prime\prime}$ 10rows $\mathbf{\omega}=2^{\prime\prime}$ Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain gauge or wear the hat floppier! CO- Cast on K-Knit K2tog- knit 2 together
Simply Simone and Simple Simon Hat
Hat Construction Cast-on (C0) 48(56, 64) with larger needles using a long tail cast-on method. Row 1 PM. Join to knit in the round being careful not to twist yarn. Knit in stockinette stitch (knitting all rounds) until the hat measures 3(4, 5 ) inches from cast-on stitches. (For a deeper rolled brim add to length)
Shape Top
Switch to double-pointed needles for decrease rows PM. Row 1 $^{*}\mathrm{K}6$ K2tog\* \*continue pattern until end of round. Row 2 Knit round Row 3 $^{*}\mathrm{K}5$ KZtog\* \*continue pattern until end of round. Row 4 Knit round Row 5 $^{\ast}\mathrm{K}4.$ K2tog\* \*continue pattern until end of round. Row 6 Knit round Row 7 \*K3, K2tog\* \*continue pattern until end of round. Row 8 Knit round Row 9 $\mathrm{}^{\ast}\mathrm{K}2$ , K2tog\* \*continue pattern until end of round. Row 10 \*K1, K2tog\* \*continue pattern until end of round. Row 11 \*K2tog\* \*continue pattern until end of round.) 6,7, 8 stitches remaining.
Bow/Tail Embellishment
The bow and tail are created by knitting an I-Cord on all stitches. I-Cord Construction Place allreaining stitches n ne nedlePremieHatmaintain 6 stitche, wbor , k k3(6stitches), infant k2, k2 tog, k2, k2tog (6 stitches) Then... Knit 1 row then slide all stitches to the opposite end ofthe needle. Pulling the yarn from the back, knit all the stitches and slide the completed knitting to opposite end of the needle. Continue knitting and sliding until the I-cord measures... Simply Simone-7.5 (8, 8) inches. Simple Simon- 4.5 (5, 5) inches Cut 1 foot length of yarn. Using a tapestry needle, thread yarn through the I-cord stitches on the needle and pulltaut. Use yarn and needle to pull the I-cord through the top ofthe hat. Check to be sure that the top of the I-cord is embedded in hat top, then securely stitch in ends. Simple Simon- Weave in ends, cut yarn. Simply Simone- Find the center point of the I-Cord, stitch the bow by coming up through the center point with the tapestry needle. Wrap yarn until the bow is secure, weave in ends, cut yarn. Weave in cast-on yarn. Share this head-snuggler with your favorite infant or donate it to a favorite charity!
@ Copyright 2009 by Elizabeth A. Cote
This coteknits pattern is for private use only. The pattern,image or products made from this pattern may not be sold without the express written consent of the designer. For questions or more information contact Elizabeth A. Cote at cotebase@comcast.net or visit her on Ravelry at coteknits. Simply Simone and Simple Simon Hat
