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Dreamie Preemie: Free Knit Hat Pattern



Dreamie Preemie is a knit hat pattern worked either flat or in the round. This pattern is very customizable and ranges from size extra small-extra large in preemie sizes. This is a great hat pattern for donating to organizations and charities. The yarn I used is not recommended for preemies as the glitter would be to harsh so please keep in mind which yarn you use before donating or gifting to a preemie. 

Materials: 
Size 5 (3.75mm) set of straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Size 5 (3.75mm) set of circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Yarn needle 
Tape measure
Scissors
Stitch marker

Yarn: DK weight yarn (1 skein, Lion brand Mandala Sparkle in Draco)
Gauge: 6sts and 8 rows = 1 in
Size: To Fit Head Circumference- 8, 9, 11, 12, 13"
If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ).

Finished Measurements
Width: 4, 4½, 5, 5½, 6  
Length (including rib): 3½, 4, 4 ½, 5, 5½

Abbreviations:
sts-stitches
CO- cast on
rw- row
rnd- round
k- knit
p- purl
dec- decrease
k2tog- knit 2 together
Color A- darkest color
Color B- medium dark
Color C- medium color
Color D- lightest color
RS- right side
WS- wrong side

Pattern notes:
-Knit the body longer before decreasing for a slouchy beanie
- Twisted German Cast On (video link) (or use your preferred CO)
- Jogless Stripes video
- If no mandala then 4 colors (or get creative)
-To make the hat bigger, head circumference times 6sts is your cast on number and the length you want times 8 is the number of rows you should have (give or take) 

Pattern (Flat Version)
with Color A, CO 48 (54, 66, 72, 78) sts

Ribbing
Rw 1 (RS): k1, p1
Rw 2: p1, k1
Rep rows 1-2 for ½ inch (1, 1, 1½, 1½ )"
Body
Rw 1: k
Rw 2: p
Rw 3: k
Rw 4: Change to Color B, p
Rw 5: Change to Color A, k
Rw 6: Change to color B, p
Rw 7: k
Rw 8: p
Rw 9: k
Rw 10: Change to Color C, p
Rw 11: Change to Color B, k
Rw 12: Change to Color C, p
Rw 13: k
Rw 14: p
Rw 15: k
Rw 16: Change to Color D, p
Rw 17: Change to Color C, k
Rw 18: Change to Color D, p
Rw 19: k
Rw 20: p
Rep rws 1-2 until body measures 3 (3½, 4,4 ½, 5)
Begin Decrease for crown:
Rw 1: k2tog across row. [24 (27, 33, 36, 39)]
Rw 2: p
Rw 3: k2tog across row. [12 ( 14, 17, 18, 20)]
Rw 4: p
Rw 5: k2tog across row. [6 ( 7, 8, 9, 10)]
For sizes 11, 12, 13 only
Rep rws 1-2 (4,5,5)
Cut off yarn, leaving a tail. Thread tail onto a needle, pass through remaining stitches.
Sew side seam. Weave in ends


Pattern (In the Round Version)
with Color A, CO 48 (54, 66, 72, 78) sts

Ribbing
Rw 1 (RS): k1, p1
Rep round 1 for ½ inch (1, 1, 1½, 1½ )"

Body
Rnd 1-3: k
Rnd 4: Change to Color B, k
Rnd 5: Change to Color A, k
Rnd 6: Change to color B, k
Rnd 7-9: k
Rnd 10: Change to Color C, k
Rnd 11: Change to Color B, k
Rnd 12: Change to Color C, k
Rnd 13-15: k
Rnd 16: Change to Color D, k
Rnd 17: Change to Color C, k
Rnd 18: Change to Color D, k
Rnd 19-20: k
Rep round 1 until body measures 3 (3½, 4,4 ½, 5)
Begin Decrease for crown:
Rnd 1: k2tog  [24 (27, 33, 36, 39)]
Rnd 2: k
Rnd 3: k2tog  [12 ( 14, 17, 18, 20)]
Rnd 4: k
Rnd 5: k2tog  [6 ( 7, 8, 9, 10)]
For sizes 11, 12, 13 only
Rep round 1 (4,5,5)
Cut off yarn, leaving a tail. Weave in ends


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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider how to spur one another to love and to good works. 
Hello, my name is Destiny aka Dezzyloops. I love trying new things and I’m always learning, growing, sharing and creating. Designing has always been a dream of mine ever since I learned to knit and crochet at 8. I love how it allows me to dip back into my childhood creativity and wonder and create beautiful pieces that people can enjoy and feel beautiful and empowered while wearing them. Thank you so much for making the Sam Cowl pattern. I hope you enjoyed it. I would love for you to tag me so I can see your progress pictures/ finished projects

Yours truly, Dezzyloops


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