Knitted Ribbed Preemie Baby Hat

The Knitted Ribbed Preemie Baby Hat is not only adorable but also incredibly practical for keeping your little one snug and stylish. Made with love and attention to detail, this sweet hat features a classic ribbed design that adds a touch of charm to any tiny outfit. It's the perfect way to keep your baby's head warm and cozy during those early days. Plus, the soft, stretchy fabric ensures a comfortable fit that won't irritate your baby's delicate skin. With this cute and cozy hat, your preemie will be ready for any outing in style!

Knitting materials and tools:

• DPN or 16 ” circular knitting needles 4 mm (US 6 / UK 8) – for the hat. 3 mm (US 2.5 / UK11) for the tie.
• Looks & Threads, Cozy Wool Merino (3) – 45% acrylic, 55% superwash merino.
• Yarn needle.

Common abbreviations of knit stitches:

• k – knit
• p – purl
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• pm – place marker

Knit ribbed preemie hat size:

Preemie /Newborn baby

Gauge: 21-22 sts –10 cm (4 inches).

Ribbed preemie hat knitting pattern:

Using the long tail method, cast on 64 sts (multiple of 4). Place stitch marker and join to knit in the round.

Round 1: [k2, p2] – knit around.

Repeat Round 1 until the length of the hat measures 17-19 cm (7 -7.5 in).

Bind off all stitches in pattern (ribbing): Knit 2, pass the first stitch over the second. Purl 1, pass the previous stitch over. Purl 1, pass the previous stitch over. Knit 1, pass the previous stitch over. Continue binding off in ribbing until all stitches are bound off.

Use a yarn needle to join the first and last stitch neatly.

Tie: You can create the tie by crocheting a simple chain or knitting an i-cord. If you’re using DK or lighter yarn, an i-cord works well. However, with heavier yarn, it’s better to crochet a chain to keep the tie from becoming too bulky.

To knit an i-cord, I used 3 mm dpn. Cast on 3 sts, slide them to the right side of the needle so the working yarn is coming from the left. Knit 3, slide to the right, and repeat until the i-cord measures about 43 cm (16.5–17 inches).

Tie the cord together at the top of the hat—and your knit preemie hat is ready!