Knit Cotton Newborn Hat
It has been somewhat difficult to find nice cotton yarn for me, so when I came across this soft, organic cotton I was so excited. It is Lion Brand Nature's Choice Organic Cotton (you can see it here Lion Brand Nature's Choice Cotton Link ), and it is so, so, so soft!! I've got some friends having summer babies, so I didn't want to use wool. I prefer cotton for babies anyway, so I came up with this little hat. It is knit flat (great beginner hat), but could be done in the round on three DPN needles with a fourth to knit. It is knit on larger needles so it is very squishy and the stitches get an "earthy" kind of look - not stick straight, if you can see what I mean.
You will need:
Less than one skein Lion Brand Natures Choice Organic Cotton (I used the color Almond)
Size 13 needles (straight or DPN)
Scissors
Tapestry needle to weave in ends, and sew up the seam
Pattern:
Cast on 34 stitches
Rows 1-4 Knit each row (Garter Stitch)
*Row 5 Purl
Row 6 Knit*
Repeat from * to * through Row 11 (In other words, Stockinette (Knit, Purl) through row 11)
Row 12 Knit 2 Together across row (this is your first decrease row)
Row 13 Purl
Row 14 Knit 2 Together across row (this is your last row of decreases)
Row 15 Purl
Cut and knot yarn, leaving a long tail to carefully pull through all stitches, and knot to secure (this creates the top of your hat)
Sew up your seam using the mattress stitch, so you can not see the seam ( there are great youtube tutorials on this stitch-it's very easy)
Knot and weave in ends
You could add a detail to the top as well, such as a pom. Enjoy!
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