Knit with #5 dpns and TLC Baby Sport, it should fit a newborn.Cast on 70 sts (16-18-18-18)and work 2 1/2" in k1p1 rib.Move sts to (15-20-15-20) this pattern is a multiple of 5.Rnds1-2 *k3, p2*Rnd3 *sl1, k2, psso, p2*Rnd4 *k1, yo, k1, p2*Knit in pattern until hat measures at least 5 1/2" from the beginning. Stop after round 3, decreases begin with the next round. Shift your stitches so each needle begins with 2 purl stitches.Rnd1 *p2, k2*Rnd2 *p1, k2tog, k1*Rnd3 *k2tog, k1*Rnd4 *k2tog, k2*Rnd5 *k2tog*Finish ends.Alternate beginning: I began with 72 sts (16-20-16-20) and k2p2 rib for 2 1/2". On the first round of the pattern, I decreased 1 stitch on my 1st and 3rd needles and ended with (15-20-15-20). I worked 5 complete repeats of the pattern, and 3 rounds more, then started my decreases.