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Preemie/Newborn Lion Hat
"Another adorable preemie/newborn hat! This lion hat will be great for a NICU zoo day and a big hit. Boy hats can be hard to find, but this hat would be perfect for a little boy! Sizes Included: 1-3 lb: 8.5-9" circumference, 3.5-4" length 3-5 lb: 11-11.5" circumference, 4-5" length 6-8 lb: 12-12.5" circumference, 5-6" length 9-11 lb (Newborn): 13-14" circumference, 6-6.5" length Materials: Extra soft worsted weight yarn We recommend Lion Brand, Vanna's Choice. Yellow Brown White Black 1-3 lb: ~ 17 yards of yarn for hat only, not for add-ons 3-5 lb: ~34 yards of yarn for hat only, not for add-ons 6-8 lb: ~43 yards of yarn for hat only, not for add-ons 9-11 lb (Newborn): ~51 yards of yarn for hat only, not for add-ons G-6 (4.00mm) crochet hook* 2 small black buttons Fabric scissors Yarn needle, to weave ends Gauge: 3 dc stitches x 2 rows is 1""
Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge3 dc stitches x 2 rows is 1"
Finished Size1-3 lb: 8.5-9" circumference, 3.5-4" length, 3-5 lb: 11-11.5" circumference, 4-5" length, 6-8 lb: 12-12.5" circumference, 5-6" length, 9-11 lb (Newborn): 13-14" circumference, 6-6.5" length
Materials List
- Worsted weight yarn
- G crochet hook
- Fabric scissors
- Yarn needle, to weave ends
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Rhonda191
Oct 06, 2022
I would love to make this for a 3-4 year old that LOVES lions. Can anyone help me adjust the pattern?br /Thank you so much.br /Rhonda
JaneEK
Jan 29, 2017
I love everything about this hat except for the eyes. I dont like to use buttons on infant wear, and the plain buttons with no backing makes the face look flat. A white oval with a crocheted black circle would work well and stay within the brief. I would also add some black dots and short whiskers to the edges of the cheeks, too.
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