Eyelet preemie hat (Knitted)

This pattern is knitted in the round on DPNs and if you're comfortable using them, the hat is a fast knit (with no seams to sew at the end!)

There's no need to worry about gauge as premature babies are all different, whatever your gauge, your finished hat will fit an angel.

Materials:
Baby DK yarn (in your choice of colour)
1 set 4mm DPNs
Yarn needle


Directions:
Cast on 36 sts, place 12sts on each needle.

Join the round, being careful not to twist the stitches as you do. You can, if you wish, place a stitch marker at the beginning of the round but I just use the tail from casting on as a marker.


Round 1: (K1, P1) around

Repeat this pattern until piece measures just over 1cm (1/2")

Next 3 rounds: Knit all stitches

Next Round: (K2, yo, K2tog) around

Next 2 rounds: Knit all stitches

Next round: (yo, K2tog, K2) around

Next 2 rounds: Knit all stitches

Next Round: (K2, yo, K2tog) around

Knit all stitches until piece measures 5cm (2")

Next round: (K2, K2tog) around

Next round: Knit all stitches

Next round: (K1, K2tog) around

Next round: (K2tog) around

Next round: K1, K2tog around

Cut yarn leaving a 15cm tail. Thread tail through yarn needle, slip remaining stitches onto it, then pull tightly. Weave in ends.

~Jenny~