How to Crochet a YKAM NICU Beanie


Yarn Knot Alone Muscat
 Crochet Hat  - NICU
(small and medium)


The main focus is on achieving the correct crown diameter and then length. Given that many people have different tension and as such achieve the sizes at different points we are giving a guide on how to achieve the desired result HOWEVER we encourage you to work out how many rows you will need to reach the target measurements. 

Hook size 5
Yarn - for the NICU project the yarn must be acrylic for easy wash and wear. We have identified Alize Happy Baby and Nako Sateen as the softest available in Muscat. 

PATTERN 

Make a Magic Circle  (alternatively chain 4 and join chain)

Round 1: CH 2 (does not count as a starting DC); 12 DC in magic circle; join in the top of the first DC (not the top of the chain)  (12) 

Round 2: CH 2; 2 DC in SAME ST and then in every ST around; Join  (24) 

Round 3: CH2; 2 DC in same ST, 1 DC in next, *2 DC in next, 1 DC in next* repeat to end (36) 

This circle should now measure  5cm - 7.5 cm in diameter. If you are making a SMALL size. STOP HERE. Skip to Round 5 instructions. 

Round 4: CH2; 2 DC in same ST, 1 DC in next, 1 DC in next
  *2 DC, 1 Dc, 1 DC* repeat to end.

The circle should now measure 7.5cm - 9cm in diameter.  

Round 5: CH2;  DC in every ST around. 

Repeat rows until you get to the desired length.

Include the last two rows as a SC all the way around to add a nice trim finish. 

Medium - 10.5cm - 11.5cm
Small -  9.5cm - 10.5cm 

The Pattern as a PDF HERE


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