| Knit 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. � Knitting needles Size 4 U.S. (3.50 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge GAUGE 30 St sts = 4" CAP Cast on 72 stitches. Work 2� of K2, P2 ribbing, then work 2 1/2� of stockinette stitch (or stitch of your choice-see below). Begin decreases: Row 1: K4, k2tog, across row. Rows 2,4,6 and 8: Purl. Row 3: K3, k2tog, across row. Row 5: K2, k2tog, across row. Row 7: K2tog, across row. Cut yarn long enough to sew back seam and run through stitches on needle, pull up tight and sew seam. Add pom-pom if desired. Here are some variations for the plain part of the cap. For each one, adjust the number of stitches after the ribbing to the amount given for each particular pattern. Garter Block - 75 stitches Rows 1,3,5,7,9&11 (RS): Knit Rows 2,4, & 6: K5 *p5, k5 Rows 8, 10,&12: P5, *k5, p5 Organ Pipes - 70 sts. Rows 1 & 3 (RS): K4, *p2, k4 Rows 2 & 4: P4, *k2, p4 Rows 5 & 7: P1, k2, *p4, k2, rep from *end p1 Rows 6 & 8: K1, p2, *k4, p2, rep from *end k1 Row 9:Purl Row 10: Knit ABBREVIATIONS: k = knit p = purl rep = repeat RS = right side tog = together WS = wrong side |