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.