SIZE: Preemie, Preemie-to-Newborn, Newborn, 3-6 mos Circumference 8 (10, 12, 14) inches [20.5 (25.5, 30.5, 35.5) cm] (preemie, preemie-to-newborn, newborn-to-3 months, 3-6 months)
Note: A typical measure for a preemie hat is that it should fit a mid-sized orange. 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.
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Preemie Cap
Lion Brand® Microspun
GAUGE:
24 sts + 28 rnds = 4 inches [10 cm] in St st (k every rnd). 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 fewer 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.
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HAT
Cast on 48 (60, 72, 84) sts. Distribute sts evenly on 4 needles and join for working in the rnd, being careful not to twist. Work in St st until piece measures 4½ (5, 5½, 6) inches [11.5 (12.5, 14, 15) cm] from beginning.
Shape Crown
Rnd 1
*K 4, k2tog; repeat from * – 40 (50, 60, 70) sts.
Rnds 2, 4, 6, and 8
Knit.
Rnd 3
*K 3, k2tog; repeat from * – 32 (40, 48, 56) sts.
Rnd 5
*K 2, k2tog; repeat from * – 24 (30, 36, 42) sts.
Rnd 7
*K 1, k2tog; repeat from * – 16 (20, 24, 28) sts.
Rnd 9
K2tog around – 8 (10, 12, 14) sts.
Rnd 10
K2tog around – 4 (5, 6, 7) sts.
Cut yarn, leaving a 6" [15 cm] tail. Thread tail through remaining sts, and fasten off securely. Weave in ends.
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Preemie Cap Reviewed by Susan McCleary on 2009-05-29
This is a perfect pattern to start making preemie caps for charity. I started with the LB yarn and have since used the same pattern with many different sport and other weight yarns. It's very adaptable too -- I've created my own patterns all based on this.
Susan
