| Crocheted Preemie Hat SKILL LEVEL: Beginner SIZE Preemie caps should fit over an orange to be the correct size. For full-term newborns, the cap should fit over a grapefruit. MATERIALS � Lion Brand Jamie 3 Ply (Art. No. 870) or Jamie Pompadour (Art. No. 890) Baby Yarn: 1 skein in #198 Floral Print or color of your choice. Note: Solid colors come in 1.75 oz. skeins; prints in 1.5 oz. skeins. � Crochet hook Size F-5 U.S. (9 U.K.) (3.75 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge GAUGE 20 sc = 4" STITCH EXPLANATION: Dec 1: Pull up loop in each of next two sc; yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook. CAP Ribbing for Brim: Ch 11. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across-10 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 2: Sc in back loop only of first sc and each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rep Row 2 until piece meas approx 9�", slightly stretched. Turn work sideways. Crown: Row 1: Work 45 sc evenly spaced along side of ribbing. Ch 1, turn. Row 2: Sc in both loops of each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rep Row 2 until piece meas 2" from ribbing. First Dec Row: Sc in first 2 sc, * dec 1, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * across, ending last rep with only 1 sc-36 sc. Ch 1, turn. Second Dec Row: * Sc in next 2 sc, dec 1; rep from * across-27 sc. Work next two rows even. Third Dec Row: * Dec 1; rep from * across, sc in last sc-14 sc. Work one row even. Last Row: * Dec 1; rep from * across-7 sc. Cut yarn leaving long tail. Thread yarn through last 7 sc, pulling tight to close. Sl st or sew back seam, reversing at brim to keep seam invisible. Add pom-pom if desired. ABBREVIATIONS: approx = approximately dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing) ch = chain meas = measure(s) rep = repeat sc = single crochet sl st = slip stitch yo = yarn over |