This hat is part of the New Guy layette collection. New Guy is available as a booklet or an e-book.

Keep baby covered head to toe in love by adding this matching cap to the Kiss Me Romper and Welcome Mocs to make a completely adorable set. * If you’re working this hat for a summer baby, consider working the XO Pattern just once to keep it ligher weight. * If this is your first stranded colorwork project, check out the tips on page 31 before you start your project. * Shown in Preemie.

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**Size**
Preemie (Newborn, 6 months, 12 months, Toddler, Child)

**Finished Circumference**
11.25 (12.75, 14.5, 16, 17.5, 19.25)”

**Gauge**
30 sts and 38 rows per 4” in stockinette

**Yarn**
30 (40, 55, 70, 80, 100) yards each A and B fingering weight yarn

**Tools**
Size 2 (2.75 mm) 16” circular needle and set of 5 DPNs; smallest two sizes are more comfortably worked on either 12” circular needles or DPNs throughout