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.
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.
Love the basketweave pattern. Wanted something a little different. Using purple worsted weight yarn--acrylic as this is going to charity for child abuse awareness to educate and prevent shaking baby syndrome. Think I'll try the ribbed newborn hat next. Easy to follow directions. Only took a couple of hours.
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