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Baby Hat Knitting Pattern

This adorable baby hat is the perfect project for any level of knitter. It's quick, fun, and makes a great gift!

Materials:

• Yarn: Any DK weight yarn (US: 3, UK Old: 11, Metric: 8) in your choice of color
• Needles: US 6 / UK Old 8 / Metric 4mm double-pointed knitting needles
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge:

22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Instructions:

1. Using long-tail cast on, cast on 72 stitches evenly onto your double-pointed needles
2. Join in the round, being careful not to twist your stitches
3. Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 1 inch
4. Switch to stockinette stitch (knit every round) and continue until the hat measures 5 inches from the cast on edge
5. Begin decrease rounds as follows:
   • Round 1: *K6, K2tog, repeat from * around
   • Round 2: Knit all stitches
   • Round 3: *K5, K2tog, repeat from * around
   • Round 4: Knit all stitches
   • Continue in this manner, knitting 1 fewer stitch between decreases each round until 8 stitches remain
6. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches, pull tight to close the top of the hat, and secure. Weave in any remaining ends.

Your baby hat is now ready to keep a little one cozy and stylish!

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