For a very quick baby gift out of soft soft cotton you will adore our cute roll-brim hat. For a more delicate and smaller hat (for that favorite preemie use the Casco Bay Sport and smaller needles.

Two mini cones for stripes 16" circular and double point needles in the appropriate size are all you'll need.
Knit some spares to have on hand. You'll have plenty of yarn.
Pattern Free with purchase of Casco Bay Sport or Worsted Yarn