This simple little hat is worked in the round from the bottom up. If you’re not sure what size to make, I’d suggest going up a size, as hats are worn with some negative ease and babies grow quickly! It’s a good idea to read the whole pattern before you begin.

Yarn:
Fingering Weight: 70 (90, 120, 160) yards

Needles:
dpns or longer circular needle for magic loop method.
US3 /3.25mm circular needle and US4 /3.5mm circular needle.

Notions:
Tapestry needle, 6 stitch markers.

Sizing:
Instructions are given for preemie size, with (small baby, older baby and toddler) sizes in parentheses.

To fit head circ.
13 (14-15, 16-17, 18-19) inches / 33 (36-38, 40-44, 46-49) cm.

Choose a size with approximately 1 - 2 inches / 3 - 5cm of negative ease at the brim.

Gauge:
26 st & 36 rows per 4 inches / 10 cm in stocking stitch on smaller needle (adjust needle size if necessary to get gauge.)