Newborn Hat

Company:  King Cole

Yarn: Merino Blend Prints DK 

Composition: Wool

Colour:  Dordogne 647

Pattern: Newborn Hat

Size: Newborn
Needles: 4mm

Amount used:  27g

Started:  19th September 2017

Finished: 19th September 2017

Using 4mm needles, cast on 64sts. Join.

Work 10 rounds in 2 x 2 rib. Then 30 rounds in stocking stitch.

Shape the crown

1. (K6, k2 tog) repeat 8 times

2. K

3. (K5, k2 tog) repeat 8 times

4. K

5. (K4, k2 tog) repeat 8 times

6. K

7. (K3, k2 tog) repeat 8 times

8. K

9. (K2, k2 tog) repeat 8 times

10. K

11. (K1, k2 tog) repeat 8 times

12. K

13. (K2 tog)

Work an I-cord of 14 rounds with the remaining 8sts. 

Cut yarn, leaving a long ‘tail’ to use to draw through 8 stitches, pull up tightly. Fasten off and tie a knot in the cord.