Premie Hat for Olive

Premie Hat for Olive
Originally uploaded by hmsohly

My new niece arrived way too early. She is a little fighter and is almost 2 pounds now! She needs some goodies to warm and welcome her.

If you have a premie in your life or want ot make hats to donate, here is my roll, top pattern. Cast on 25 stitches on a size 11 circular needle. Work to four inches then begin decreases. K2tog, knit 4 to stitch marker. Knit next row. K2tog, knit 3 to stitch marker. Knit next row. K2tog, knit 2 to stitch marker. Knit next row. K2tog, knit 1 to stitch marker. K2tog, slip long tail through five remaining stitches to finish with a round top.

This works up so quickly!