Easy Knit Infant Hat… all sizes

Easy Knit infant hat


Use 4 ply washable yarn and size 6 needles. Cast on the appropriate number of stitches for the size you want to knit. Rib in k1, p1 for 1". In stockinette, knit to the size needed.


CHILD SIZE: Cast on 74 stitches 1" ribbing (k1,p1) 6" to 6.5" stockinette
Total length = 7" to 7.5"


FULL TERM: Cast on 66 stitches 1" ribbing (k1,p1) 5" to 5.5" stockinette
Total length = 6" to 6.5"


X-LARGE PREEMIE: cast on 58 stitches 1" ribbing (k1,p1) 4.5" stockinette
Total length = 5" to 5.5"


LARGE PREEMIE: cast on 50 stitches 1" ribbing (k1,p1) 3/5" to 4"
Total length = 4.5" to 5"


MEDIUM PREEMIE: cast on 44 stitches 1" ribbing (k1,p1) 3" to 3.5" stockinette
Total length = 4" to 4.5"


SMALL PREEMIE: cast on 40 stitches 1" ribbing (k1,p1) 2.5" to 3" stockinette
Total length = 3.5" to 4"


X-SMALL PREEMIE: cast on 36 stitches 1" ribbing (k1,p1) 2.5" stockinette
Total length = 3.5"


After knitting the piece to the approximate dimensions, draw all stitches together tightly at the top by weaving yarn through all the stitches on the needle. Knot securely. Weave together the seam using yarn.


Optional: Make a pom pom or bow for the top.