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Roll Brim Hat For Preemies Knitting PatternColleen Kadleck
This easy hat fits preemies and has a simple cute top knot. There are two versions: one in worsted weight yarn and one in bulky weight yarn.
Either hat can be made bigger or smaller. For the worsted weight hat, add or subtract stitches in multiples of 8; for the bulky weight hat, add or subtract stitches in multiples of 6.
Worsted Weight VersionGauge: 16 sts=4 inches Materials: Worsted weight yarn Size 8 US (5 mm) double pointed needles-set of 4 Instructions CO 48 sts. Divide 16 sts on each needle. Making sure sts aren't twisted, join. Knit until hat measures 4 inches from beginning (unroll brim if needed to measure). Decrease Crown Round 1: *k6, slip 1, k1, psso; rep from * around Round 2 (and all even rounds): knit Round 3: *k5 st, slip 1, k1, psso; rep from * around Round 5: *k4, slip 1, k1, psso; rep from * around Round 7: *k3, slip 1, k1, psso; rep from * around Round 9: *k2, slip 1, k1, psso; rep from * around Round 11: *k1, slip 1, k1, psso; rep from * around Round 13: *slip 1, k1, psso; rep from * around Next 4-5 rounds: knit Thread yarn through remaining stitches, pull tight and secure yarn end inside hat. Bulky Weight Version Gauge: 12 sts=4 inches Materials: Bulky weight yarn Size 10½ US (6.5 mm) double pointed needles-set of 4 Instructions CO 36 sts. Divide 12 sts on each needle. Making sure sts aren't twisted, join. Knit until hat measures 4 inches from beginning (unroll brim if needed to measure). Decrease Crown Round 1: *k4, slip 1, k1, psso; repeat from * around Round 2 (and all even rounds): knit Round 3: *k3, slip 1, k1, psso; rep from * around Round 5: *k2, slip 1, k1, psso; rep from * around Round 7: *k1, slip 1, k1, psso; rep from * around Round 9: *slip 1, k1, psso; rep from * around Next 4-5 rounds: knit Thread yarn through remaining stitches, pull tight and secure yarn end inside hat. Either size hat can be made bigger or smaller. For the worsted weight hat, add or subtract stitches in multiples of 8; for the bulky weight hat, add or subtract stitches in multiples of 6. ©This hat was designed by Colleen Kadleck. Please feel free to make copies of this pattern for personal use or charitable use only. See Abbreviations and the Glossary for help. |