Pattern Notes:
Yarn: Worsted. Each size takes 15, 20, 25 grams of yarn respectively. I highly encourage you to go through your stash and use up all your little bits of yarn! You can make these baby hats so colorful and fun!
Gauge: 14 stitches by 28 rounds over 4 inches in Stockinette
Needles: 32 inch circular needle for magic loop in size US 8 (5.mm), or size needed to obtain gauge.
Finished Size: Patter has 3 sizes, meant for approximate head circumferences 8 (10, 12) inches.
Abbreviations:
CO- cast on
K- knit
K2tog- knit 2 stitches together as one
rnd(s)- Round(s)
st(s)- stitches
Pattern:
CO 40 (48, 56) sts on circular needle. Divide evenly and pull cord long, preparing to knit magic loop. You should have 20 (24, 28) sts on each needle tip. Join in the rnd, being careful not to twist.
Hat:
Rnd 1: k
K until hat measures approximately 2.5 (3, 3.5) inches; 19, 23, 27 rnds, if round gauge matches.
Crown Decreases:
Rnd 1: k6, k2tog
Rnd 2 (and every other rnd): k all sts
Rnd 3: k5, k2tog
Rnd 5: k4, k2tog
Rnd 7: k3, k2tog
Rnd 9: k2, k2tog
Rnd 11: k1, k2tog
Rnd 13: k2tog
Cut yarn. Thread Yan needle and cinch closed. Weave in ends.
Congratulations! You have a finished hat(s) to gift to a lucky baby!
Happy Knitting!
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