Newborn Beanie Hat and Matching Mittens

with additional instructions for Preemie Hat

The simplest of hats and mittens for the littlest ones. These hats and mitts are worked in easy half double crochet, both worked in the round from top to bottom, the mittens being worked exactly as the hat, but smaller!

Materials: 1 skein worsted weight (aran/10ply) yarn; 4mm hook (G/6; UK 8); yarn needle for weaving in ends; stitch marker.

Gauge: 12 sts and 14 rows hdc with 4mm hook = 4”

Finished size:

Hat: Newborn: Circumference 12-14”; Height 5.5”

Mittens: Newborn: 2.5” across palm; 3.5” Length

Pattern is written in US terms, a conversion chart is included.