ETA: Size 7 circular needles or double-points. Used scraps of Worsted Weight yarn.
Two sizes - preemie or newborn
CO 40 (48) sts (or any multiple of 8) with contrast color (I used blue)
Join in the round being careful not to twistKnit 3 rounds with K1, P1 ribbing with the first contrast color, cut yarn - leave enough of a tail to weave in endsKnit 1 rounds with just the Knit stitch with the second contrast color
Knit 2 rounds with K1, P1 ribbing with the second contrast color, cut yarn - leave enough of a tail to weave in ends
Knit all stitches with main color for approx 4" (tweed turned out super cute)
Decrease round 1 - Knit 7 stitches, K2tog; repeat through end of round
Knit 1 round
Decrease round 2 - Knit 6, K2tog; repeat through end of round
Knit 1 round
Decrease round 3 - Knit 5, K2tog; repeat through end of round
Knit 1 round
Decrease round 4 - Knit 4, K2tog; repeat through end of round
Knit 1 round
Decrease round 5 - Knit 3, K2tog; repeat through end of round
Decrease round 6 - Knit 2, K2tog; repeat through end of round
Decrease round 7 - Knit 1, K2tog; repeat through end of round
Decrease round 8 - K2tog all stitches
Cut the yarn, leave enough to run through remaining stitches and tighten to close, weave in ends
Ears (make 2):
CO 8 with second contrast color
Row 1: K1, KFB, K4, KFB, K1 (10 sts)
Row 2: K10
Row 3: K1, KFB, K6, KFB, K1 (12 sts)
Row 4: K12
Row 5: K1, KFB, K8, KFB, K1 (14 sts)
Row 6: K14
Repeat row 6 for 2 1/2"
End Row 1: K1, K2tog, K8, K2tog, K1 (12 sts)
End Row 2: K12
End Row 3: K1, K2tog, K6, K2tog, K1 (10 sts)
End Row 4: K10
End Row 5: K1, K2tog, K4, K2tog, K1 (8 sts)
Bind off loosely, leaving enough of a tail to seam
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Eye patch:
CO 3 with first contrast color
Row 1: K1, KFB, K1 (4 sts)
Row 2: P4
Row 3: K1, KFB, KFB, K1 (6 sts)
Row 4: P6
Row 5: K1, KFB, K2, KFB, K1 (8 sts)
Row 6: P8
Row 7: K1, KFB, K4, KFB, K1 (10 sts)
Row 8: P10
Row 9: K10
Row 10: P10
Repeat rows 9 & 10 for 1" ending on a Purl row
End Row 1: K1, K2tog, K4, SSK, K1 (8 sts)
End Row 2: P8
End Row 3: K1, K2tog, K2, SSK, K1 (6 sts)
End Row 4: P6
End Row 5: K1, K2tog, SSK, K1 (4 sts)
End Row 6: P4
End Row 7: K1, K2tog, K1 (3 sts)
Bind off loosely, leaving enough of a tail to seam
Eyes (make two):
CO 3 with black
Row 1: K1, KFB, K1 (4 sts)
Row 2: P4
Row 3: K1, KFB, KFB, K1 (6 sts)
Row 4: P6
Row 5: K6
Row 6: P6
Row 7: K1, K2tog, SSK, K1 (4 sts)
Row 8: P4
Row 9: K1, K2tog, K1 (3 sts)
Bind off loosely, leaving enough of a tail to seam
Nose:
CO 6 with black
Row 1: K1, KFB, K2, KFB, K1 (10 sts)
Row 2: P10
Row 3: K10
Row 4: P10
Row 5: K1, KFB, K4, KFB, K1 (12 sts)
Row 6: P12
Row 7: K12
Row 8: P12
Row 9: K1, KFB, K6, KFB, K1 (14 sts)
Row 10: P14
Row 11: K14
Row 12: P14
Bind off loosely, leaving enough of a tail to seam
Place ears, eyes, eye patch and nose on the front of the hat until you like the placement. Ensure you seam items on VERY SECURELY with multiple rounds of stitches.
