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Our greatest need for baby hats are for 5 lbs and up.

Knitted baby Hats.

Newborn, Med preemie (5-7 lbs.)

Small preemie (1-4lbs)

All sizes follow the same instructions.

Newborn uses size 8 needles and a 4 ply SOFT yarn such as Caron Simply Soft. (can be found at Walmart)

Med size uses size 6 needles and uses a baby sport weight 3ply yarn (Such as Red Heart baby sport)

Small size uses a size 4 needle and baby yarn. (Not Fingering)

General Directions.

Cast on 54 sts. Work in Kl-Pl ribbing for 16 rows. approx. 2inches.

Change to Stockinette stitch.

Kl row Pl row.and knit for 24 rows.

Decrease Rows.

Row1– Knit 3 knit 2 together across

Row2–Purl 2 Purl 2 together across

Row 3 -Knit 1 Knit 2 together across

row 4–Knit 2 together across.

Cut a long length of yarn for sewing. Gather remaining sts and sew securely

Continue to sew back seam.

Add pompom or bow if desired.

This a great for charity knitters

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