I designed this pattern after finding out that my sister’s twins were born early at week 27. I wanted to do something special for them and the other preemies at the hospital.
My nephew and niece are both developing well and hopefully will come home soon.

Please feel free to use this pattern to donate to your local NICU, for your personal use or as a gift. Make sure to check with the hospital regarding yarn and other requirements. Choose machine washable yarns since the hospital need to wash them and want to keep them germ free.

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At the end of this pattern you will find directions how to dye the hats with KoolAid. Enjoy and share the love.

Size & finished measurements: s (m) l; 4 in (4.5 in) 5.5 in width – washed, blocked & unstretched measured

Yarn: Willow Yarns DK worsted, Aran/ 10 ply, 100% Superwash wool, 218 yards / 100 grams, Small – 13 gr, Medium - 16 gr, Large – 20 gr. - you can substitute with any other DK or worsted weight yarn.

Needles: DPN’s or for magic loop long circulars or 2 smaller circular with sizes US 2.5 (3 mm) and US 3 (3.25), 2 DPN’s for I cord size US 2 (2.75). If you do not have this size, take a size smaller or larger. It is not critical.

Notions: stitch markers (m), cable needle (cn) – optional, tapestry needle for sewing in ends

Gauge: 6.5 stitches and 7 rows = 1 inch (2.54 cm) in stockinette pattern

Notes:

• hat is knit in the round. Choose your preferred method DPN’s or magic loop

• gauge is not critical and yarn weight can be substituted by choosing a larger or smaller hat size.

• I highly recommend to use this as a practice to do cable knitting without a cable needle. It is so much easier and faster. Follow this link for video tutorial how to do it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6DB6WhAKvY

• Instructions are provided in written and charted pattern

• Read through the whole directions before you get started and decide which method works for you