Couldn't be simpler .........
......... a cute fuss-free baby hat for preemie babies
Topaz Premature Baby Hats Large Preemie Medium Preemie Small Preemie |
Topaz Baby Hats Large Preemie Medium Preemie Small Preemie Newborn |
Topaz ~ Baby Hats
4mm needles
DK yarn
Small Premature Baby– 7″ circumference, 3½“ high
Using contrast colour yarn, cast on 36sts
1st Row: S1, knit to end of row
Repeat this row 3 times more
Cut off contrast colour yarn and join in main colour
5th Row: S1, knit to end of row
6th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
Repeat the last 2 rows seven times more
Shape Top ~
Next Row: *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (29sts)
Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
Next Row: *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (22sts)
Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
Next Row: *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (15sts)
Next Row: S1, * p2tog, repeat from * to end (8sts)
Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’.
With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure
Sew up side seam and weave in ends.
Medium Premature Baby– 9″ circumference, 4½“ high
Using contrast colour yarn, cast on 46sts
1st Row: S1, knit to end of row
Repeat this row 3 times more
Cut off contrast colour yarn and join in main colour
5th Row: S1, knit to end of row
6th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
Repeat the last 2 rows ten times more
Shape Top ~
Next Row: *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (37sts)
Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
Next Row: *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (28sts)
Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
Next Row: *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (19sts)
Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
Next Row: * K2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (10sts)
Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’.
With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure
Sew up side seam and weave in ends.
Large Premature Baby– 11″ circumference, 5½“ high
Using contrast colour yarn, cast on 56sts
1st Row: S1, knit to end of row
Repeat this row 3 times more
Cut off contrast colour yarn and join in main colour
5th Row: S1, knit to end of row
6th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
Repeat the last 2 rows twelve times more
Shape Top ~
Next Row: *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (45sts)
Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
Next Row: *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (34sts)
Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
Next Row: *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (23sts)
Next Row: S1, knit to end of row
Next Row: * K2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (12sts)
Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’.
With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure
Sew up side seam and weave in ends.
Newborn Baby– 12″ circumference, 6“ high
Using contrast colour yarn, cast on 61sts
1st Row: S1, knit to end of row
Repeat this row 5 times more
Cut off contrast colour yarn and join in main colour
7th Row: S1, knit to end of row
8th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
Repeat the last 2 rows thirteen times more
Shape Top ~
Next Row: *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (49sts)
Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
Next Row: *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (37sts)
Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
Next Row: *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (25sts)
Next Row: S1, knit to end of row
Next Row: * K2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (13sts)
Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’.
With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure
Sew up side seam and weave in ends.
You will find a matching baby jacket at ~
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