FAY HAT
Skill Level
Easy
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.
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
Separate detailed instructions are included to knit this hat either:
FLAT on a pair of SINGLE POINTED needles / or IN THE ROUND on DPNs
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.
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© Copyright all rights reserved. Linda Whaley. May 2016.
This pattern is copyrighted and is sold for PERSONAL USE ONLY. The use of this pattern for any other purpose is prohibited. Sharing, re-selling, or distributing this knitting pattern, making & selling a finished hand knit from this knitting pattern, are all prohibited.
