NEWBORN KNITTED CAP... PINK PINK

NEWBORN BABY CAP PATTERN:

knitted cap pattern abbreviation key 
‘’ = inch(es)
CO = cast on 
k or k = knit 
k2tog = knit 2 stitches together
mm = millimeter(s)
oz = ounce(s)
p or p = purl
rem = remaining
rep = repeat
st(s) = stitch(es)

Size: 12” circumference materials -medium-weight yarn, 1 oz - Size 10 (6mm) knitting needles (or size required for gauge) - Yarn needle to sew seam Gauge 16 sts = 4” in Stockinette St

INSTRUCTIONS
Cuff co 44 sts. work in k1, p1 ribbing for1 1/2”. Crown row 1 (right side): knit. row 2 (wrong side): purl. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 5” from CO edge, ending with a wrong-side row.

Shape Top
row 1: *k2tog, k2; rep from * across: 33 sts.
row 2: purl.
row 3: *k2tog, k1; rep from * across: 22 sts.
row 4: purl.
row 5: k2tog, *k2, k2tog; rep from * across: 16 sts.
row 6: purl.
row 7: k2tog across: 

8 sts. cut yarn, leaving a long end. Thread yarn into yarn needle and draw through rem sts on needle. Draw up tightly and fasten off securely. Sew side seam. Turn up cuff.