Basic Newborn Baby Hat By Jennifer L. Jackson

Basic Newborn Baby Hat By Jennifer L. Jackson

Basic Newborn Baby Hat
By Jennifer L. Jackson
Materials
- 1/2 skein Bernat CottonTots – shown here in 91713 Koolade (one skein will
make two hats)
- US Size 7 needles (use dpns, two circs or magic loop – whichever you prefer
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations
K = knit
K2tog = knit 2 sts together
sts = stitches
Gauge - 20 sts - 26 rows = 4" (10 cm)
Rolled Brim and Body of Cap
Cast on 56 sts. Being careful not to twist, join and knit each round in
stockinette until hat measures 6" from cast on row. The edge will gently
roll forming the rolled edge brim.
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Basic Newborn Baby Hat
By Jennifer L. Jackson
Crown
Decrease as follows:
- *(K2tog, K 6) - repeat around
- K 1 round
- *(K2tog, K 5) - repeat around
- K 1 round
- *(K2tog, K 4) - repeat around
- K 1 round
- *(K2tog, K 3) - repeat around
- K 1 round
- *(K2tog, K 2) - repeat around
- K 1 round
- *(K2tog, K 1) - repeat around
- K 1 round
- *(K2tog) - repeat around
Cut a 6-8" tail. Thread tapestry needle and pass through remaining stitches. Pull
tight and weave in loose ends.
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