Newborn, Med preemie (5-7 lbs); Small preemie (1-4lbs)
All sizes
follow the same instructions to knit on two needles flat.
Newborn
uses size 8 needles and a 4 ply soft yarn such as Caron Simply Soft (found at Walmart). Med size uses size 6 needles and uses
a baby sport weight 3ply yarn (Such as Red Heart Baby Sport). Small size uses a size 4 needle and baby yarn (not Fingering).
General Directions
Cast on 54 sts
Work in Kl-Pl ribbing for 16 rows, about 2 inches
Change
to Stockinette st; Kl row Pl row and knit for 24 rows
Decrease
Rows
Row 1: Knit 3 knit 2 together across
Row 2: Purl 2 Purl 2 together
across
Row 3: Knit 1 Knit 2 together across
Row 4: Knit 2 together across
Cut a long length of yarn for sewing. Gather remaining sts and sew securely.
Continue to sew back seam. Add pompom or bow if desired.
