SIZE: Preemie, Preemie-to-Newborn, Newborn Hat bottom circumference: 10½ (12, 13½ ) in [26.5 (30.5, 34) cm] Hat height: 4 (5, 5½) in [10 (13, 14) cm] Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
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GAUGE:
18 sc and 16 rows = 4" (10 cm) on size I-9 (5.5 mm) hook BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
<HAT Chain 6 and close into a ring with 1 slip stitch in first chain. Place marker for beg
of round.
Rnd 1: Chain 1, work 6 sc in ring, join with slip stitch to beginning chain.
Rnd 2: 2 single crochet in each single crochet around -12 stitches. Rnd 3: 1 single crochet in next single crochet, 2 single crochet in next single
crochet; repeat to marker - 18 stitches. Rnd 4: 1 single crochet in each of next 2 single crochet, 2 single crochet in next
single crochet; repeat to marker - 24 stitches. Rnd 5: 1 single crochet in each of next 3 single crochet, 2 single crochet in next
single crochet; to marker - 30 stitches.
Rnd 6: 1 single crochet in each of next 4 single crochet, 2 single crochet in next single
crochet; to marker - 36 stitches. Rnd 7: 1 single crochet in each of next 5 single crochet, 2 single crochet in next
single crochet; to marker - 42 stitches. Rnd 8: 1 single crochet in each of next 6 single crochet, 2 single crochet in next
single crochet; to marker - 48 stitches.
Small preemie: Rnds 9-13: Work even in single crochet.
For large preemie: Rnds 9-11: Work even in single crochet. Rnd 12: 1 single crochet in each of next 7 single crochet, 2 single crochet in next
single crochet; to marker - 54 stitches. Next 5 rnds: Work even in single croc
For full-term newborn: Rnd 9: Work even in single crochet. Rnd 10: 1 single crochet in each of next 7 single crochet, 2 single crochet
in next single crochet; to marker - 54 stitches. Rnds 11 and 12: Work even in single crochet Rnds 13: 1 single crochet in each of next 7 single crochet, 2 single crochet
in next single crochet; to marker - 60 stitches. Next 6 rnds: Work even in single crochet.
For all sizes: Next rnd: Sc in 2nd sc from hook, *ch 2, sk next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * to end.
This is the eyelet row. Next 2 rnds: Work even in single crochet.
Fasten off.
FINISHING:
Weave in ends.
Weave ribbon into the eyelet row (if this is an item to be donated, make sure to clear with the
hospital that decoration is allowable). Tie into a bow. Secure with sewing needle and
thread.
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