Knitted Baby Cap

Knitted baby caps are not just adorable accessories but practical and cozy essentials for keeping little ones warm and stylish. The soft yarn and delicate craftsmanship make them gentle on a baby's delicate skin while providing that extra touch of comfort. With a variety of colors, patterns, and sizes available, these caps add a charming and personalized touch to any outfit. Whether you're looking for a thoughtful gift for a new parent or simply want to pamper your little one, a knitted baby cap is sure to bring joy and warmth to both baby and parents alike. With their snug fit and cute designs, these caps are a must-have for any baby's wardrobe.

Using Fingering OR Baby weight yarns, you will also need a pair of size 2 needles.
I prefer to take a set of double points and place a rubber point protector on one end of two of them; this allows me to knit on short manageable needles.

Cast on (CO) 72 stitches (sts)
Knit (K) 2, Purl (P)2 ribbing for 1” (about 7 rows)
Change to Stockinette stitch (ST st) knitted like this : K one row, P the next row, repeat Work for 2 inches.

Decrease as follows

K10, K 2 together (tog)*, repeat across the row

Knit ½” (3 rows) more in ST st.

*K9, K 2 together*, repeat across the row
Knit ½” more in ST st.

*K8, K 2 together*, repeat across the row
K ½” in ST st.

Measure off about 12 inches of yarn and cut from the skein.

Use a blunt point Darning needle to draw through the remaining stitches on the needle. Go through twice if possible. Then seam down the side making as thin a seam as possible
Add a small Pompom to the top to finish it off.