Fuzzy Newborn Hat

On my way to Algonquin Park I knit up a little newborn hat, and started on a 2nd one.  I had knit one a few years ago for another friend but never wrote down the pattern … until now.  Enjoy!

Materials
3.25mm 16″ circular needles
3.25mm dpns (set of four)
fuzzy yarn (such as Patons Cha Cha)
Sport weight yarn
Darning needle

Instructions
Using fuzzy yarn and circular needles cast on 64 stitches, join being careful not to twist.
Knit four rounds in a k2 p2 rib.
Change to sport weight yarn.
Knit until work measures 3.5″

Work crown decreases as follows:
Round 1: (K6, K2tog) to end
Round 2 and ever other round: knit
Round 3: (K5, K2tog) to end
Round 5: (K4, K2tog) to end
Round 7: (K3, K2tog) to end
Round 9: (K2, K2tog) to end
Round 11: (K1, K2tog) to end
Round 13: (K2tog) to end

Cut approx 8″ tail and using darning needle weave through remaining stitches, pull tight and weave in ends. Voila!!

Happy baby Knitting!! Likely if you wanted to make a larger size you could use a larger needle size.

~ by Samantha on October 6, 2008.