A beautifully simple textured heart sits at the front of this precious little preemie and baby hat.

This super popular 4 Ply knitting pattern is easy to knit and a great project for a new knitter.

Separate detailed instructions are included to knit this hat either:
FLAT on a pair of SINGLE POINTED needles / or IN THE ROUND on DPNs

Four preemie sizes are also included in this knitting pattern to ensure the tiniest premature baby has a hat that fits perfectly.

The little newborn hats shown here have been knitted in Rowan's beautifully soft Super Fine Merino 4 Ply on 2.75mm (US2) and 3.25mm (US3) needles. Use this yarn or another 4 Ply yarn of your choice that knits up to the tension listed below

Tension
28 sts = 10cms/4 inches
36 rows = 10cms/4 inches

Sizes
1-2lbs (2-3lbs, 3-5lbs, 5-7lbs, 0-2 months, 2-8 months, 8-24 months)

Size Circumference flat-stretched Height
Prem 1-2lbs 18-20cm (7-8in) 8-5cm (3 1/4in)
Prem 2-3lbs 20-23cm (8-9in) 9.5cm (3 3/4in)
Prem 3-5lbs 23-25.5cm (9-10in) 10.5cm (4 1/4in)
Prem 5-7lbs 25.5-28cm (10-11in) 11.5cm (4 1/2in)
0-2m 28-30.5cm (11-12in) 12.5cm (5in)
2-8m 30.5-33cm (12-13in) 14cm (5 1/2in)
8-24m 33-36cm (13-14 1/4in) 16cm (6 1/4in)

You will need:
10 (15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40) gm Rowan Super Fine Merino 4 Ply
1 pair of 2.75mm (US2) single pointed needles / or DPNs
1 pair of 3.25mm (US3) single pointed needles / or DPNs
Darning/tapestry needle


Easy to read knitting patterns with separate detailed row by row instructions for each size make this pattern super easy.

If you are printing this pattern, just print out the size you are knitting along with the 'All Sizes pages to save on ink! All pages are clearly numbered and indexed.
PLEASE NOTE: This sale is for a PDF file with instructions for you to knit this hat. This sale is for knitting pattern instructions and not a finished baby hat.

My patterns are written so they are extremely easy to understand. I am also happy to answer customer questions via email.

This knitting pattern is a printable PDF and is available as an INSTANT DOWNLOAD immediately after purchase.

Copyright. All rights reserved Linda Whaley / Rocket Clothing Company Ltd. May 2016
This pattern is copyrighted and is sold for PERSONAL USE ONLY. The use of this pattern for any other purpose is prohibited. MAKING TO SELL THIS DESIGN, OR RE-SELLING THIS KNITTING PATTERN ARE PROHIBITED. We do however agree to the knitting of these preemie hats for CHARITY to give to hospitals to help premature babies.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to copyright I am unable to sell my knitting patterns to other shops selling baby knitting patterns and finished baby knits .