Littlest Angels Micro Preemie Hat

Littlest Angels Hat by Ro C.
Needed for project:
Size F Crochet Hook
Microfiber or extremely fine baby yarn
Yarn needle
Scissors

My sentiment and inspiration in creating this tiny, almost doll-sized hat is that every preemie, even those too small to survive, should be presented to their parents wearing a handmade gift of love. I believe this with all my heart, and I hope that others will be able to make these hats too to donate to NICU's everywhere.
These can also serve as keepsakes for the parents.

(Micro-preemie hat will vary in size depending on the yarn used. The hat pictured above was made with TLC baby and measures 6 inches around and 2 1/4 inches high.)

RND 1. Ch 3, join with sl st to form ring. 6 dc in ring, join with sl st to first dc.

RND 2: ch 3. Dc in same st. *Dc in next st, 2 dc in next st* repeat from * around, join with sl st in ch 3.

RND 3: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st to ch 1.

RND 4&5: Ch 3, dc in each st around, join with sl st to ch 3.

RND 6: ch 1, turn. Sc in each st around, join with sl st to ch 1.

Finish off and trim as desired with rosettes, beading, or lace.
Copywrite Ro C. 2-05-05
This pattern may be used and distributed only to make hats for charity or gifts. For any other use, contact me for permission. Please do not reproduce this pattern or copy on other websites, linking is happily allowed :)