Newborn Beanie Pattern

Use 5mm needles and double knit or 8 ply wool . Cast on 48 stitches. Work in knit 1, purl 1 (rib) for 6 rows. Knit in stocking stitch (knit 1 row, purl 1 row) for 7 cm. End with a purl row.It should measure about 10 cm. Decrease for top of hat. Next row: Knit 2 together along row - you get 24 stitches Purl next row. Next row: Knit 2 together along row - you get 12 stitches. Purl next row. Next row: Knit 2 together along row - you get 6 stitches. Cut wool leaving a long tail for sewing up. Thread end of wool onto a darning needle, then thread remaining stitches off the needle and onto the wool. Pull tight then sew down side of hat. You can make a pom pom for the top as I did, or just leave as is.