Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn, formatted for input to refreshable Braille displays or Braille software
Preemie Stocking Cap
Lion Brand® Jamie® Baby
Pattern Number: cja-preemie This simple preemie cap is a popular pattern for charity crafting. For more charity patterns, be sure to visit the Lion Brand charity connection.

SKILL LEVEL:  Beginner
SIZE: Preemie
Preemie caps should fit over an orange to be the correct size. For full-term newborns, the cap should fit over a grapefruit.

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS

870-198 Jamie Baby Yarn: Floral Print Pastel green, pink, yellow and blue on a soft white background.
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 1.99

Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size F-5
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.30

GAUGE:
20 sc = 4 inches 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.

NOTES:
STITCH EXPLANATION:Dec 1: Pull up loop in each of next two sc; yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook.


INSTRUCTIONS



CAPRibbing for Brim: Ch 11. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across-10 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 2: Sc in back loop only of first sc and each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rep Row 2 until piece meas approx 9 1/4", slightly stretched. Turn work sideways. Crown: Row 1: Work 45 sc evenly spaced along side of ribbing. Ch 1, turn. Row 2: Sc in both loops of each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rep Row 2 until piece meas 2" from ribbing. First Dec Row: Sc in first 2 sc, * dec 1, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * across, ending last rep with only 1 sc-36 sc. Ch 1, turn. Second Dec Row: * Sc in next 2 sc, dec 1; rep from * across-27 sc. Work next two rows even.Third Dec Row: * Dec 1; rep from * across, sc in last sc-14 sc. Work one row even.Last Row: * Dec 1; rep from * across-7 sc. Cut yarn leaving long tail. Thread yarn through last 7 sc, pulling tight to close. Sl st or sew back seam, reversing at brim to keep seam invisible. Add pom-pom if desired.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
approx = approximately
ch(s) = chain(s)
dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing)
meas = measure(s)
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
yo = yarn over


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