Crochet Cluster Stitch Preemie Hat

Crochet Cluster Stitch Preemie Hat - Free Pattern

This is to fit a preemie about 1-2lb. The finished product should be about 8" diameter at the base. Laying flat the measurements should be about 4" across the opening and 4" from top to bottom. This will fit head circumference 8"-9".

Supplies:
#3 yarn
5mm hook
I used a steel crochet hook with ergonomic handle. Buy one here.

Abbreviations:
sc – single crochet
YO - yarn over
st – stitch
sl st - slip stitch


Cluster:
YO, insert hook in next stitch, YO, draw yarn through the stitch, YO, draw through 2 loops on hook (1 loops left on hook).  YO, draw yarn through the stitch, YO, draw through all 4 loops on hook (1 loop left on hook).


Instructions:

The hat is knit in a continuous round. Do not join each round.

Round 1: Make a magic ring, 7sc. Do not join. Pull ring tight. 7sc

Round 2: 2 sc in first st and each st around. 14 sc

Round 3:  2 sc in first st and each st around. 28 sc

Round 4:  2 sc in first st and each st around. 56 sc

Round 5:  Skip first st. *cluster in next st, skip next st. Repeat from * around. 28 cluster sts.

Rounds 6-11:  Cluster in each st around. 28 cluster sts.

Round 12-14:  Sc in each st around (28 sc).  Sl st to beg st. Fasten off and weave in ends.