Original Pattern Adapted by Linda Butler©2019 based on a Design by Lisa R. Myers
The original pattern can be found here https://fairmountfibers.com/products/paper-bag-cap-f11
I reduced the original pattern to a Newborn Size using cat4 Worsted weight yarn. This is an easy pattern to learn how to Knit sideways with short-rows at the crown, the garter-stitch fabric, I-cord detail at the edge and fold of the cuff keep it shapely, not sloppy.
MATERIALS: 1.15ozs, Any cat4 worsted weight yarn (I use 100% cotton yarn), US8/5mm straight needles or size to obtain gauge, waste yarn and crochet hook for cast-on.
My Hat Measurements Guide:
| Newborn Size/Weight | Increase sts to: | Head Circ. 12″-16″ | Hat Circ. Unstretched | My Ease | Hat Height No Fold Up Brim |
| Small 6–7 lbs | 36 | 12” | 9½” | 1½” | 5” |
| Medium 8–9 lbs | 42 | 13” | 10½” | 2½” | 5½” |
| Large 10 lbs | 48 | 14” | 12” | 2” | 6” |
GAUGE: 16sts and 24 rows = 4” over Garter St.
ABBREVIATIONS: S2&S1p/w stitch(es): Slip the stitch(es) purlwise with yarn in front. W&T: slip next st purlwise, move yarn to front of work, slip st back from right needle to left, turn the work around yarn, PM: place marker.
Cat4 Garter Stitch Instructions: With waste yarn provisional cast-on [Sml 24sts] Med 28sts (Lge 32sts). To Establish Pattern Work 1 Row: S2p/w, K4 (5, 6) PM, S1p/w, K19 (21, 23) PM, Knit to the last st. K1tbl, Knit back to the last st, K1tbl.
Section 1: Row 1: S2p/w, K[3] 4 (5) SM, S1p/w, K[14] 16 (18), PM, Knit to the last 2sts, W&T. Knit back to the last st, K1tbl.
Rows 3, [5] 7 (9): S2p/w, K[3] 4 (5), SM, S1p/w, Knit to 1 st before wrapped stitch, W&T. Knit back to the last st, K1tbl.
Row [7] 9 (11): S2p/w, K[3] 4 (5), SM, S1p/w Knit to the last stitch, knitting wraps and stitches together tbl, K1tbl, Turn, S1p/w, Knit back to the last stitch, K1tbl.
Section 2: Row 1: S2p/w, K[3] 4 (5), SM, S1p/w, K[14] 16 (18), W&T. Knit back to the last stitch, K1tbl.
Rows 3, [5] 7 (9): S2p/w, K[3] 4 (5), SM, S1p/w, Knit to wrapped stitch, knit wrap and stitch together tbl, W&T. Knit back to the last st, K1tbl.
Row [7] 9 (11): S2p/w, K[3] 4 (5), SM, S1p/w, Knit to wrapped st, knit wrap and stitch together tbl, K1tbl, Turn, S1p/w, Knit back to the last stitch, K1tbl.
Repeat both sections 3 more times.
Finish: Cut yarn, leaving a tail 3-4 times the width of your stitches. Undo provisional cast on, place stitches on a needle. Graft cast on row to final row. Weave in ends.