Little Hats Big Hearts

I wrote up this pattern for the American Heart Association "Little Hats, Big Hearts" initiative. The goal of the program is to raise awareness of Congenital Heart Defects. Babies born in February are given red hats in participating hospitals. For more information, to see if your state is participating, and for additional patterns for the hats, please visit:

https://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/General/Little-Hats-Big-Hearts_UCM_487734_SubHomePage.jsp

Pattern Details:

Sizes: One Size – Newborn Infant

Finished measurements: 12” circumference & 5” depth when laid flat, though finished size may vary for each knitter, depending on yarn and tension.

Gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch

Needles: Worked flat with a seam: US 7 (4.5 mm) straight needles.

Worked in the round without a seam: US 7 (4.5 mm) DPN’s. Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Yarn:50 yards per hat of worsted weight (CYCA #4) cotton or acrylic washable yarn.

Other Materials: stitch marker, tapestry needle.