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Free Knitting Pattern
Preemie Cap

Lion Brand® Microspun

Pattern #: W80025-K

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

SIZE: Preemie, Preemie-to-Newborn, Newborn, 3-6 mos
Circumference 8 (10, 12, 14) inches [20.5 (25.5, 30.5, 35.5) cm] (preemie, preemie-to-newborn, newborn-to-3 months, 3-6 months)
Note: A typical measure for a preemie hat is that it should fit a mid-sized orange.
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

CORRECTIONS: None

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Note: For purposes of illustration, hat is shown on a 14" doll

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Color (A)
Microspun
Click here to enlarge image and see more about item 910-148: Microspun Yarn: Turquoise

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Microspun

French Vanilla	Lily White	Blush	Coral	Royal Blue	Cherry Red	Mocha	Coffee

Leaf	Lavender	Lilac	Fuchsia	Purple	Turquoise	Sterling	Ebony

Buttercup	Mango	Lime

*Microspun (Article #910) is a super-soft sport-weight micro-fiber acrylic yarn. It comes in 2.5 oz./70g (168yd/154m) balls

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MATERIALS

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910-148 Microspun Yarn: Turquoise

1 ball

$3.99

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Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

$3.59

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Additional Materials
Size 4 [3.5 mm] double-pointed needles (set of 5)

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Preemie Cap

Lion Brand^® Microspun

GAUGE:

24 sts + 28 rnds = 4 inches [10 cm] in St st (k every rnd). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

HAT

Cast on 48 (60, 72, 84) sts. Distribute sts evenly on 4 needles and join for working in the rnd, being careful not to twist. Work in St st until piece measures 4½ (5, 5½, 6) inches [11.5 (12.5, 14, 15) cm] from beginning.

Shape Crown

Rnd 1 *K 4, k2tog; repeat from * – 40 (50, 60, 70) sts.

Rnds 2, 4, 6, and 8 Knit.

Rnd 3 *K 3, k2tog; repeat from * – 32 (40, 48, 56) sts.

Rnd 5 *K 2, k2tog; repeat from * – 24 (30, 36, 42) sts.

Rnd 7 *K 1, k2tog; repeat from * – 16 (20, 24, 28) sts.

Rnd 9 K2tog around – 8 (10, 12, 14) sts.

Rnd 10 K2tog around – 4 (5, 6, 7) sts.

Cut yarn, leaving a 6" [15 cm] tail. Thread tail through remaining sts, and fasten off securely. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
k = knit	k2tog = knit 2 together
rnd(s) = round(s)	St st = Stockinette stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)	tog = together

Learn to Knit instructions: http://learnToKnit.LionBrand.com

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Preemie Cap Reviewed by Susan McCleary on 2009-05-29
This is a perfect pattern to start making preemie caps for charity. I started with the LB yarn and have since used the same pattern with many different sport and other weight yarns. It's very adaptable too -- I've created my own patterns all based on this. Susan