Knit Preemie Hat

A Close Knit Pattern

Sport Weight yarn, less than 100 yards. (machine washable non wool yarn. Comfort DK suggested) 

Size 3 needles. 

Cast on 60 stitches.

Work in knit 2, purl 2 ribbing for 6 inches. 

Begin decrease for top. 

Row 1-*Knit 2 together, purl 2 together* repeat between * across the row 

Row 2- Knit 2 together across the row. 

Cut yarn, leaving a tail of about 12 inches. Slip the stitches onto the cut yarn, pull tight for top of hat. Sew seam.