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What you need
4 ply Wool
Size 6 US needle or 4 mm needles
Hat measure 5 inch across by 3.5inch depth.
Instructions
This tiny knitted hat is a lovely project for premature baby hospital donations. It is quick to make, uses only a small amount of yarn, and creates a soft, practical gift for babies needing extra warmth.
Instructions
Cast on 60 stitches.
Row 1: Knit into the back of each stitch.
Work 6 rows in rib as follows:
Row 2 onward: K1, P1 across
Then work 16 rows in stocking stitch:
- Knit 1 row
- Purl 1 row
Repeat until 16 rows are completed.
Shape the Top
Next row: K6, K2tog across to the end of the row.
Continue decreasing in this pattern on the knit rows, with one fewer knit stitch between decreases each time, until you finish with:
Final decrease row: K1, K2tog across.
Next row: K2tog across to the end.
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the top.
Sewing Up and Finishing
Fold the hat in half with the right sides facing inward.
Using a yarn needle and the long yarn tail, sew the side seam from the top down to the ribbed edge using mattress stitch or a simple whip stitch. Take care not to pull too tightly, so the seam stays soft and stretchy.
Once the seam is sewn, weave in all loose ends neatly on the inside of the hat.
Turn the hat right side out and gently shape it with your hands.
Helpful Donation Note
For hospital donations, it is best to use soft, machine-washable yarn and avoid anything too fuzzy or scratchy. Always check with your chosen hospital or charity for their current donation guidelines before making multiple hats.
Here’s a shorter added sewing-up paragraph you can drop straight into your existing instructions if you only want the extra finishing section:
To finish: Cut yarn leaving a long tail, thread it through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the top. Fold the hat in half with right sides together and sew the side seam from top to bottom using a yarn needle. Turn right side out and weave in the ends.
Visit our charity crafts page for listings of groups in your area who collect and donate these knitted items to charity.
Easy enough to follow if your’e a kniiter. For those who don’t know,and assuming there are no shapings- to finish break off wool, approx 10″. Using darning needle, thread through stitches and pull tight. (This is top of beanie.)Overstitch once to secure, then fold lengthwise and sew through stitches along back to make back seam. Secure wool by knotting through last stitch. Cut off surplus wool.
Assuming this is British as we say wool and not yarn the following needle sizes:
UK/CAN U.S. METRIC (mm)
6 8 5.0
Hope this helps in the aid of your charity!
JVA
Not enough instructions on how to finish this project.
Nice sentiment but not enough instruction to complete.
Is this needle size Uk or US not enough information regards finishing off
Ok, so the pattern info is a bit difficult for beginners to decipher, but criticism can be made nicely, or encouraging! Let’s not forget this is for charity and the person who submitted it has done a good thing just by taking the time to offer it.
I am a beginner so need more instruction.
needs more instruction!
scant info about this hat. Beginner knitters would not know how to decrease the top.
horrible patten…..horrible picture…you cant even see te detial in the knitting…hate it…
Is in crochet page but is a knit pattern
needs a little more instructions on how to finish hat