Basic Knit Hat Pattern

Basic Knit Hat

Our greatest need for baby hats are for 5 lbs and up. Please take this in consideration when knitting for Ohio's babies. Thank you Knitted Baby Hats. Newborn, Med preemie (5-7 lbs.) Small preemie (1-4lbs) All sizes follow the same instructions. Newborn uses size 8 needles and a 4 ply SOFT yarn such as Caron Simply Soft. (can be found at Walmart) Med size uses size 6 needles and uses a baby sport weight 3ply yarn (Such as Red Heart baby sport) Small size uses a size 4 needle and baby yarn. (Not Fingering) General Directions. Cast on 54 sts. Work in Kl-Pl ribbing for 16 rows. approx. 2inches. Change to Stockinette stitch. Kl row Pl row.and knit for 24 rows. Decrease Rows. Row1-- Knit 3 knit 2 together across Row2--Purl 2 Purl 2 together across Row 3 -Knit 1 Knit 2 together across row 4--Knit 2 together across. Cut a long length of yarn for sewing. Gather remaining sts and sew securely Continue to sew back seam. Add pompom or bow if desired. Pattern revised by Rosemary