Emma's First Hat by Vanesa Polo

Emma's First Hat

Knitting
October 2013
Aran (8 wpi) ?
17 stitches = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 7 - 4.5 mm
60 - 84 yards (55 - 77 m)
newborn
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

At six months pregnant I started feeling an urge to knit things for my future daughter. This is what I thought would be a cute hat for her to wear when she comes home from the hospital.

Size: newborn, but since it is ribbing, it should fit for some months.
Finished measurements: 10 inches around, un-stretched ribbing.

Materials:
Yarn: 1 skein Lion Cashmere Blend, it seems to be discontinued, just use anything soft enough for baby skin in Aran weight (8wpi). You would need less than 50gr.

Ribbon: ½ yard of ¼” wide ribbon in a color that looks good with your yarn.

Recommended needle size: always use the needle size that gives you the required gauge. I used US #7 circular 16” and double pointed needles for the top.

Notions: yarn needle for weaving in ends and sewing needle and thread to secure the ribbon in place.

Gauge: 17 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette stitch