Stocking Stuffers for Arya- Baby Hat

Baby Hat

Appropriate for a baby about 1 year old.

Materials:

dpns 3mm

DK or sport weight yarn

darning needle

stitch marker

gauge: 22 stitches in stockinette stitch = 4 inches

Pattern:

1. CO 128 Stitches on one dpn

2. Divide evenly among 3 dpns

3. Join for knitting in the round

4. Place stitch marker at the beginning of the round

5. Knit in a 2X2 rib for 1.5 inches

6. Knit next rounds until hat is 5inches or desired length

7. Use 78 decrease method 

NB: 7/8 decrease method instruction
Round 1: Knit 6, K2tog (entire round) - except for last 5 stitches
Round 2: K5, K2tog (entire round) - except for last 5 stitches
Round 3: K4, K2tog (entire round)- except for last 5 stitches
Round 4: K3, K2tog (entire round)- include last 5 stitches
Round 5: K2, K2tog (entire round)
Round 6: K1, K2tog (entire round)
Round 7: K2tog (entire round)
Continue with round 7 until you have 4-6 stitches left
8. Use darning needle to pick up last stitches and pull tight and weave in all loose ends