Easy Newborn Hat

Yarn: sport yarn
Needles: size 6 US

Cast on 76 stitches.
Next row: Knit 2, Purl 2 to the end of the row.

Continue this pattern for 71/2 inches.

Next row: Knit 2 together,Purl 2 together across row.
Next row: Purl.
Next row: Knit 2 together across row.
Next row: Purl.
Next row: Knit 2 together across row.

Thread needle and take remaining stitchess off knitting needles. Sew cap together,changing seam at cuff turn-up. Pompom is optional.