LW1551 Crochet & Knit Newborn Caps

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LW1551 Crochet & Knit Newborn Caps

Skill Level: Beginner

Our specially-designed cap is seamless, so easy and quick to make and extra cozy for even the tiniest baby's head! With just a little bit of yarn and a few minutes of your time, you can each make caps for newborns.

free pattern instructions (pdf)

	supplies

	CROCHETED CAP Directions are for 3-Light Yarn; changes for 4-Medium Yarn are in parentheses. 3-Light (4-Medium) Yarn: 1 Ounce for each cap. Crochet Hook: 4mm [US G-6] (5mm [US H-8]). Yarn needle. KNIT CAP Directions are for 3-Light Yarn; changes for 4-Medium Yarn are in parentheses. 3-Light (4-Medium) Yarn: 1 Ounce for each cap. Double Point Knitting Needles: 3.5 and 4mm [US 4 and 6] (4 and 5mm [US 6 and 8]). 3 Stitch markers; yarn needle. Recommended Yarns: TLC® "Baby", RED HEART® "Plush", MODA DEA® "Sassy Stripes", RED HEART® Ltd. "McIntosh", MODA DEA® "Washable Wool", AUNT LYDIA'S® "Razzle Dazzle Crochet", RED HEART "Soft Baby™".

sizes

CROCHETED CAP

Hat circumference = 11 1/4 (11)".

KNIT CAP

Hat circumference = 11 (11 1/4)".

gauges

CROCHETED CAP

GAUGES: 17 sts = 4"; 10 rows = 3" (13 sts = 4"; 6 rows = 21/2") in pat. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauges.

KNIT CAP

GAUGES: 22 sts = 4"; 30 rows = 4" (17 sts = 4"; 23 rows = 4") in St st. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauges.

abbreviations

beg	:	beginning
ch	:	chain
dc	:	double crochet
K	:	knit
mm	:	millimeters
P	:	purl
rep	:	repeat
rnd	:	round
sc	:	single crochet
sl	:	slip
St st	:	Stockinette stitch
st(s)	:	stitche(s)
tog	:	together
*	:	repeat whatever follows the * as indicated
[]	:	work directions in brackets the number of times indicated

	instructions

	CROCHETED CAP Rnd 1: Ch 2; 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook; join with a sl st in first sc. Rnd 2: Ch 3, 3 (2) dc in first sc, [4 (3) dc in next sc] 5 times; join with a sl st in top of ch-3 – 24 (18) sts. Rnd 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around; join – 48 (36) sts. Rnd 4: Ch 3, skip first sc, dc in each sc around; join in top of ch-3. Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in each st around; join. Rnds 6-17 (6-11): Rep Rnds 4 and 5 six (three) more times. Rnd 18 (12): Rep Rnd 4. Rnds 19 and 20 (13): Ch 2, dc around the post of the next st from the front, * dc around the post of the next st from the back, dc around the post of the next st from the front; rep from * around; join with a sl st to top of ch-2. Fasten off at end of last rnd. Weave in ends. KNIT CAP With smaller needles, cast on 60 (48) sts – 20 (16) sts on each of 3 needles. Join, being careful that sts are not twisted. Ribbing Rnd: * K2, P2; rep from * around. Rep Ribbing Rnd until 21/2" from beg. Change to larger needles and work in St st (K every rnd) until 5" from beg. Shape Top: Place a marker between the 10th and 11th (8th and 9th) sts on each needle. Next Rnd: [K2tog, K to marker, K2tog, K to end of needle] 3 times – 18 (14) sts on each needle. Next Rnd: [K2tog, K to marker, K2tog, K to end of needle] 3 times – 16 (12) sts on each needle. Next Rnd: Knit. Rep last 3 rnds 2 (1) more times, then rep the first 2 rnds again – 4 sts on each needle. Cut yarn leaving an 8" end. With yarn needle, weave end through remaining sts, draw up tightly and fasten securely. Fold ribbing in half to the right side.

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