Knitted Preemie Steelers Hat

The Knitted Preemie Steelers Hat is an adorable and heartwarming accessory for the tiniest fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Crafted with love and meticulous care, this tiny hat is not only cozy but also spreads team spirit from an early age. Whether it's to keep a premature baby warm or to showcase your support for your favorite football team, this hat is a delightful choice. The combination of soft yarn and the iconic Steelers colors creates a charming and thoughtful gift for any Steelers-loving family welcoming a new member. It's a small but meaningful way to share the excitement of game days with the newest addition to the fan base.

Materials:

Worsted baby yarn in yellow, black and white
At least a 32-inch long size 8 circular needle or one set of size 8 double points
Tapestry needle

Directions:

Cast on 56 stitches of the white yarn either using the magic loop method or divided onto three double pointed needles.
Join your work, making sure the yarn isn’t twisted. Place a marker if needed.
k1, p1 rib for five rounds.
Knit eight rounds in stockinette stitch. Switch to black. Knit three rounds. Switch to yellow. Knit four rounds. Switch to black and knit three rounds. Switch back to white and knit eight rounds.
Decrease as follows:
At stitch marker, *k2tog, k6* Repeat * till end of round
K one round
*K2tog, k5*, repeat * till end of round
K one round
*K2tog, k4*, repeat * till end of round
K one round
*K2tog, k 3*, repeat * till end of round
K one round
*K2tog, k 2*, repeat * till end of round
K one round
*K2tog, k1*, repeat * till end of round
*K2tog*, repeat * till end of round.
Cut yarn leaving an 8-inch tail. Using a darning needle, weave in all ends.

For pom-pom:
Using something small, like a matchbook, wrap yarn around and around a ton of times. Remove the matchbook and tie a 12-inch piece of yarn around the middle of the yarn loops. Cut the loops. Trim pom pom to preferred size.