Orchid Preemie Hat
Bernat Baby, Soft Lilac, #1 yarn, Size G hook, Small amount white baby yarn
Row 1: Ch 4 and join to form circle. Ch 3, counts as 1 dc. 11 dc in center. Join to top of ch 3. Ch 3. 12 dc. Do not turn.
Row 2: 1 dc in same st as ch. 2 dc in each st around. Join. Ch 3. 24 dc.
Row 3 & 4: 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next. * 1 dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st* Repeat * to * around for both rows. Join, Ch 3.
Row 5 to 11: 1 dc in same st as ch. *Skip 2 st. 2 dc between dc of prior row* (like a grannie square) Repeat * to * around. Ch 3. Join to top of ch 3.
Trim: Attach white yarn, ch 2, 1 hdc in each st around. Join. Attach lilac. Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. Join. End off. Weave all tails in and cut tails.
You can embellish with flowers on the side of hat. Use different colors. Have fun.
Have a good one... Nan