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A cute and cozy hat for a newborn with a little texture added for interest. A garter stitch brim hugs your little one’s head without being too tight. Paired decreases at the crown make a square-ish shape that allows you to easily continue the bird’s eye pattern all the way to the top.

This pattern is suitable for beginning knitters.