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Mid Coast Hospital Volunteer
Knitters' Resources - Newborn Cap
Volunteering
Knitters' Resources - Newborn Cap
 This is a suggested pattern. You may use your own pattern.
- Size #4 or #5 double pointed needles
- Pink or blue baby or sport weight yarn
- Cast on 72 stitches (24 each needles)
- Knit every row for 45 rows (5 inches or more)
Decrease as follows:
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Row 1 |
*K 6 K 2 tog |
Repeat from * across |
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Row 2 |
and all even rows |
K across |
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Row 3 |
K 5 K 2 tog |
Repeat from * across |
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Row 5 |
K 4 K 2 tog |
Repeat from * across |
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Row 7 |
K 3 K 2 tog |
Repeat from * across |
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Row 9 |
K 2 K 2 tog |
Repeat from * across |
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Row 11 |
*K 2 tog |
Repeat from * across |
- To finish off: Cut yarn leaving 6 or more inches. Pull through remaining stitches and knot. Use remaining yarn at crochet loop on top of cap.
- You may vary as you wish-like inserting hearts, animals, boats, etc. into the design.
- Caps may also be crocheted.
When done, please take items to the Volunteer Services Office at Mid Coast Hospital, 123 Medical Center Dr., Brunswick. Many thanks!
Here are suggestions for knitting patterns:
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