Basket Weave Baby Hat

Worsted Weight Yarn
Double Pointed Needles: Size 8 (5mm)
Gauge:  About 10 stitches wide = 2 inches (5.08 cm) = 12 rows

This hat would be a good size for a newborn baby or a late preemie.  If you find your hat turns out a little too small you could try using bigger needles than I did or add some extra rows before you start the decrease.  We all knit differently!

Cast on 48 stitches (16 on each of 3 needles)
Rows 1-5:         Knit 8, Purl 8 around
Rows 6-10:       Purl 8, Knit 8 around
Rows 11-15:     Knit 8, Purl 8 around
Rows 16-25:     Knit around
Row 26:            *Knit 6, K2tog* around
Row 27:            *Knit 5, K2tog* around
Row 28:            *Knit 4, K2tog* around
Row 29:            *Knit 3, K2tog* around
Row 30:            *Knit 2, K2tog* around
Row 31:            *Knit 1, K2tog* around
Row 32:            *K2tog* around
Fasten off, and use a yarn needle to pull the remaining yarn through the last 6 stitches.  Pull tight and weave in ends.