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This preemie baby cap makes up
quickly. Many hospital neonatal ICUs are happy to get preemie caps
made from a soft yarn. There is more need for the larger sizes.
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These instructions give the number of stitches and dimensions
for a preemie cap in 5 sizes: X-Small (XS), Small (SM), Medium
(MD), Large (LG) and X-Large (XL). The instructions show a number
followed by 4 numbers in parenthesis corresponding to the sizes XS
(SM, MD, LG, XL).
Materials needed:
- Approximately ¾ to 1 oz. baby or sport weight yarn
- Crochet hook size F (Increase or decrease your hook size if you
crochet tightly or loosely.)
- Blunt end yarn needle
Gauge:
The length of the rows will vary slightly depending on the yarn you
use and your tension. The amount turned up for the brim can vary to
accomodate these differences. The following chart gives some
guidelines.
Cap size |
Length of row |
XS |
4 ½ to 5 inches |
SM |
5 ¼ to 5 ¾ inches |
MD |
6 to 6 ½ inches |
LG |
6 ¾ to 7 ¼ inches |
XL |
7 ½ to 8 ¼ inches |
Instructions:
All rows are worked in the back loop only to create the
ribbed effect.
Chain 22 (26, 30, 33, 36).
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd chain from hook and in next 16 (20, 23,
26, 29) chains. Sc in last 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) chains. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Sc in first 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) stitches. Hdc in next
17 (21, 24, 27, 30) stitches. Ch 2 turn.
Row 3: Hdc in first 17 (21, 24, 27, 30) stitches. Sc in
last 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) stitches. Ch 1 turn.
Note: Turning chains are not counted as a stitch. You
should work 20 (24, 28, 31, 34) stitches in each row.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until cap measures approximately 5 (6, 7, 8
¼, 9 ½) inches. End with row 2.
Finishing
Either sew or slip stitch the beginning edge to the back loop of
the last row, being careful to leave the front loops of the last
row free on the outside of the cap so that the ribbed pattern is
continuous around the cap.
Use yarn needle to weave a piece of yarn through the sc stitches
at the top of the cap. (For extra security, I like to weave the
yarn around the top twice.) Pull to close the opening and tie off.
Weave all yarn ends in securely. Turn up the lower edge to form the
brim of the cap.
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