Preemie Hat
Free Knitting Pattern
Size: Approx. 10 (11.5,13) inches
Yarn: Sport-DK weight yarn
Needles: 6 US double pointed
Hat
Cast on 56 (64,72) sts and distribute over 4 needles. Work 8 rounds in K1, P1 rib. Knit 22 (26, 30) rounds.
Start your shaping.
1st Round: (K6, K2tog) repeat to end. (49, 56, 63 sts)
2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th and 10th Rounds: K.
3rd Round: (K5, K2tog) repeat to end. (42, 48, 54 sts)
5th Round: (K4, K2tog) repeat to end. (35, 40, 45 sts)
7th Round: (K3, K2tog) repeat to end. (28, 32, 36 sts)
9th Round: (K2, K2tog) repeat to end. (21, 24, 27 sts)
11th Round: (K1, K2tog) repeat to end. (14, 16, 18 sts)
12th Round: K2tog repeat to end. (7, 8, 9 sts)
Cut yarn and draw end through all sts, pull up and finish.