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Bev's Reversible Preemie/Baby Hat
Copyright Beverly A. Qualheim 1997, 2011 - All rights reserved

 

Materials: #3 or # 5 needles (US size)  depending on size of hat you want and sport yarn in baby colors.
Gauge = 5 st = 1"/  10 rows of garter stitch =1"

• Cast on 52 stitches, (60 sts for newborn). (or multiples of 4)
  
• Odd rows: Work in K3, P1 rib - ending with a P 1.
  
• Even rows: Work K 1, P 3 rib - ending with P 3.
  
• Knit for 24 (28) rows.
• Decrease Row 1:  Knit 2 sts together, *knit 1, knit 2 sts together - repeat from * across row. 
  
• Decrease Row 2: Knit 1 row  
  
• Repeat these 2 rows until 12 stitches remain.
• Cut off yarn leaving a 15" tail; thread needle onto tail.
• Weave the tail in and out of the hat top stitches and pull tightly. Sew back seam shut and add a pretty matching pom-pom on the top.

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