This newborn, DK weight, slouchy hat knitting pattern from Lily B’s has been created with the newborn photographer in mind for use as a newborn photo prop during their newborn photography sessions. This little hat is perfect for your baby boy sessions and is great for a beginner knitter as long as you’ve learned how to knit in the round. This pattern includes instructions to knit in the round or to knit flat.

SIZE: photographer’s ‘newborn’, 5 to 8 lbs
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate if you choose to knit in the round, beginner if you choose to knit flat.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 DK
NEEDLE SIZE: 3mm and 4mm (US2 and 6)
TECHNIQUES USED: Knit, and knitting two stitches together.
TIE OPTIONS: n/a
LANGUAGE: English
TERMINOLOGY: Standard US