A beautifully simple textured heart sits at the front of this precious little preemie and baby hat.

This super popular 4 Ply knitting pattern is easy to knit and a great project for a new knitter.

Four preemie sizes are also included in this knitting pattern to ensure the tiniest premature baby has a hat that fits perfectly.

The little newborn hats shown here have been knitted in Rowan’s beautifully soft Super Fine Merino 4 Ply on 2.75mm (US2) and 3.25mm (US3) needles. Use this yarn or another 4 Ply yarn of your choice that knits up to the tension listed below

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

Sizes
1-2lbs (2-3lbs, 3-5lbs, 5-7lbs, 0-2 months, 2-8 months, 8-24 months)

Size / Circumference flat-stretched / Height
Prem 1-2lbs /18-20cm (7-8in) / 8-5cm (3 1/4in)
Prem 2-3lbs / 20-23cm (8-9in) / 9.5cm (3 3/4in)
Prem 3-5lbs / 23-25.5cm (9-10in) / 10.5cm (4 1/4in)
Prem 5-7lbs /25.5-28cm (10-11in) / 11.5cm (4 1/2in)
0-2m / 28-30.5cm (11-12in) / 12.5cm (5in)
2-8m / 30.5-33cm (12-13in) / 14cm (5 1/2in)
8-24m / 33-36cm (13-14 1/4in) / 16cm (6 1/4in)

You will need:
10 (15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40) gm Rowan Super Fine Merino 4 Ply
(Other 4 Ply yarns can also be used for this hat)
1 pair of 2.75mm (US2) single pointed needles / or DPNs
1 pair of 3.25mm (US3) single pointed needles / or DPNs
Darning/tapestry needle

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

Easy to read knitting patterns with separate detailed row by row instructions for each size make this pattern super easy.