PATTERN: Rolled Edge Knitted Caps

This pattern is the simplest to make up. It's worked in the round on dpns with worsted weight yarn and size 7 needles. Please use natural fibre yarns only such as Peaches and Cream cotton. Bamboo and merino are also fine. Please avoid using other wools since the babies' heads are very sensitive.

Choose any colour you wish, except for yellow as it makes the babies' skin look jaundiced. Make hats in all sizes, the smallest ones are given to mothers who have lost their babies as a memento.

Rolled Edge Hats

For Sizes 5" (7", 9")

Gauge: 5 sts x 6 rws = 1" sq.

CO 24 (30,35) sts and divide evenly onto 3 dpns. Knit every row until the hat measures 2.5" (3.5",4.5"). Cut the yarn, making sure to leave a tail of about 18". Thread end through a blunt tipped yarn needle, and slip each st on the yarn end, starting with the 1st st on the 1st dpn. Pull tight,and slide the needle through the little hole in the top of the hat. Fasten off, then weave in the ends. Turn hat right side out, and your done!