Free Knitting Pattern: Babysoft® So-Soft Preemie Hat

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So-Soft Preemie Hat
Lion BrandŽ Babysoft^®
Pattern Number: NW09221006K

SKILL LEVEL: Easy
SIZE: Varies, Preemie, Preemie-to-Newborn
Sizes: Small Preemie, Medium Preemie, Large Preemie Finished circumference: 6 (7, 8) in. [15, (18, 20.5) cm]. Since the hat is knit in the round, tomeasure lay hat flat to measure. This measurement will be half the circumference. Finished Length: 3 3/4 (5, 5 1/4) in. [9.5, (12.5, 14) cm]
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS

920-100 Babysoft Yarn: White Crisp white
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 4.99
Note: Makes 8 - 9 hats

Lion Brand Double-Pointed Needles - Size 5
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 4.85

Lion Brand Stitch Markers
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.49

Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 3.59

GAUGE:
6 stitches to an inch [2.5 cm] over Pattern Stitch. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Exact gauges is not imporant to this project.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
Rnds 1 and 2: Knit. Rnd 3: Purl 1, k2. Rep Rnds 1-3 for Pattern Stitch.

INSTRUCTIONS

HAT Cast on 36 (42, 48) sts. Divide sts evenly onto 3 needles. Join, being careful not to twist sts.Place marker for beg of rnd. Work in k1, p1 rib for 1 (1.5, 1.5) inch [2.5 (3.8, 3.8) cm], then work in Pattern Stitch untilpiece measures 3 (3.5, 4.5) inches [7.5 (9, 11.5) cm] from beg. Shape crown Next Rnd: *K4 (5) (6), k2tog, repeat from * around - 30 (36, 42) sts. Rnd 2: *K3 (4) (5), k2tog, repeat from * around - 24 (30, 36) sts. Rnd 3: *K2 (3) (5), k2tog, repeat from * around - 18 (24, 30) sts. Continue to decrease in this manner until there are 6 sts left. Next Rnd: (K2 tog) around - 3 sts. Cord (for top knot): *Slide remaining 3 sts to other end of needle and knit them, pullingyarn tightly across the back of the work. (Do not turn work.) Repeat from * to make cord, workinguntil cord measures 1.5 (1.75. 1.75) inches [3.8 (4.5, 4.5) cm]. Bind off. FINISHING Weave in ends. Knot cord. Turn up ribbed cuff.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
beg = begin(s)(ning)
dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing)
k = knit
p = purl
rnd(s) = round(s)
WS = wrong side

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