Baby hat knitting pattern / newborn Pixie bonnet / easy preemie hat

Pixie-style bonnet for babies and toddlers:
This charming dwarf hat is worked in a chunky knit and keeps little ears wonderfully warm. The ribbons for tying under the chin are knitted directly along with the hat, so no sewing is needed afterward. Designed for a snug fit around the head, the bonnet is knitted in one flat piece, making it perfect for beginners.

knit and purl stitches, German short rows, knit stitches together (3-needle bind off) or alternatively cast off and sew together.

SIZES
Preemies (0-3 months) 4-6 months (7-12 months) 12-18 months (18-24 months) toddler

YARN
40 (50) 50 (50) 60 (60)g Baby Alpaca Los Andes by Pascuali (100 % alpaca wool, baby alpaca, LL 100 m/ 100g),
alternatively another bulky 12 or 16 ply yarn or simply a thin yarn double knitted

NEEDLES
6.5 mm EU (10.5 US / UK 3) circular knitting needle (length 60 - 80 cm),
apair of additional double-pointed needle 4.0 - 5.0 mm EU (6-8 US / UK 8-6) for the 3-needle bind off and for knitting the ribbon