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Materials : White Baby Yarn; Size 1 and 3 Needles Gauge : 6 sts = 1"; 8 rows = 1”
Sizes : Extra Small Preemie, Small Preemie, Medium (The xs would fit a large egg.)
Brim: Using smaller needles cast on 37 (47, 57) stitches Rows 1 and 3 : K1; *P1,K1; repeat from * across. Rows 2 and 4 : P1; *K1,P1; repeat from * across.
Change to larger needles and K across next row, increasing 3 stitches evenly spaced; 40sts(50,60) on needle. Purl one row.
Eyelet Row: Right Side: K1; *k2tog, yo; repeat from * across row ending with K1(2, _)
Beginning with a P row, work in stockinet stitch with Eyelet Row every 5th row 1(2,_) time until 2(2 ¼ , 2 ¾) inches from the beginning, decreasing 4 stitches evenly spaced across last wrong side row 36(46,56) stitches.
Shape Top Right Side Row 1: *K 3(4,5) K2 tog; rep from * across 28(38,48 )sts. Row 2 and all Wrong Side Rows: purl across Row 3: *K 2(3,4) K 2tog; rep from * across 20(30,40)sts. Continue as established decreasing stitches evenly spaced every right side row until 4(6,8) sts remain. P1 row. Cut yarn leaving small tail and pull through remain stitches. Sew back seam.
Weave 1/8” wide satin ribbon through first eyelet row tying a bow at center front. |
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We appreciate the time and love it takes to make these caps. The caps are very special... they take with them a message of love and caring sent by those who make them! Our project is big, with a wonderful goal, and you are part of it… a circle of people caring about people! Our heartfelt thanks to you for your support of the Mason and Megan Project!
Hospitals receive these special caps, along with tiny gowns and blankets, for parents who lose an infant at, or shortly after, birth. Parents are never prepared for the loss of an infant, particularly so following a premature birth. These caps, gowns and blankets are used while the infant is held by the parents and during the infant’s memorial service. They are often kept as one of the few keepsakes parents have of their infant.
Hollie Vanderzee, FounderBridging People and Places