Knit Newborn Hat

Knitted Newborn Hat


Materials:
Soft Worsted weight yarn -
About 2 oz main color (MC)
and 3/4 oz contrasting color (CC)
Size 8 Needles


Directions:
CO 54 in CC

Work 1” in seed stitch (row 1, k1, p1 across - remaining rows k all p sts, p all k sts)
Change to MC

Next: Beginning with knit work 3 rows in stockinette

Next: Work 2 rows in knit

Next: Beginning with p, work 6 rows in stockinette

Next: Work 2 rows in knit

Next: Beginning with p, work in stockinette until hat measures 5” from beginning, ending with a p row.

Decrease row: (K2 tog, k next 5) across.

Next row: P across.

Decrease row: (K2 tog, k next 4) across.

Last row: P across.

Cut yarn, leaving a long end for sewing. Thread tapestry needle and weave yarn through top stitches, pull tight to gather. Sew seam. Add pompom if you wish.


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