Lucy Preemie Newborn Baby Hat by Linda Whaley

Lucy Preemie Newborn Baby Hat

Knitting
January 2020
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette / stocking stitch
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
27 - 47 yards (25 - 43 m)
English
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Knit this pretty 4 Ply preemie & baby hat to keep tiny babies warm.
This simple eyelet stitch is both easy and quick to knit.
Three preemie sizes are also included in this knitting pattern to ensure the tiniest premature baby has a hat that fits perfectly.

Separate detailed instructions are included to knit this hat either:
FLAT on a pair of SINGLE POINTED needles / or IN THE ROUND on DPNs

The little preemie & baby hats shown here have been knitted in Rowan’s beautifully soft Summerlight Cotton 4 Ply on 2.25mm (US1) and 3mm (US2.5) needles.
Use this beautifully soft Rowan yarn / or choose another 4 Ply/fingering yarn of your choice.
Some 4 Ply fingering yarns require 3mm (US 2.5) / some require 3.25mm (US3). Use the size of needle recommended for the yarn you choose.

Sizes
1-2lbs, 2-3lbs, 4-6lbs, Baby 0-3 months, Baby 3-6 months

Tension
28 sts = 10cms/4 inches
36 rows = 10cms/4 inches

You will need:
1 pair of 2.25mm (US1) single pointed needles / or DPNs
1 pair of 3mm (US2.5) single pointed needles / or DPNs
Rowan Summerlite 4ply cotton
7 (8, 9, 10, 12) gm
Darning/tapestry needle

Easy to read knitting patterns with separate detailed row by row instructions for each size make this pattern super easy.
If you are printing this pattern, just print out the size you are knitting along with the ‘All Sizes pages to save on ink! All pages are clearly numbered and indexed.