Braided newborn hat and socks

I made this hat for my friend's new baby. When my son was born, he was 7lbs and we couldn't find hats that were small enough for him. Other friends have had this problem too, so this one is nice and tiny! Along with the socks below, they make a great 1 skein gift. The whole project only takes about 3 hours to knit!

Yarn: Moda Dea Bamboo Wool
Needles: 4mm DPNs
Gauge: 5sts = 1 inch

Brim:
Cast on 60 sts and divide evenly over 3 needles. Join and place marker.
Round 1: *K2, P2, repeat from * to end.

Rounds 2-10: Work the 2x2 rib, but for the knit stitches, knit into the back of the first stitch and do not drop it off the needle. Bring the needle around and knit the second stitch through the front of the stitch. Drop both stitches off the needle.

Body:
Work in stockinette stitch until the piece measures 4 inches.

Crown:
Round 1: K1, S1, psso, knit to the last 3 sts on the first needle, k2tog, k1 repeat this for needles 2 and 3. (54 sts)
Round 2: knit
Repeat rounds 1 and 2 until you have 18 sts remaining. End on a round 2. Thread the yarn through the remaining stitches and pull tight. Weave in loose ends and voila!

Now on to the matching socks!

Needles: 3.5mm DPNs, set of 5

Leg:

CO 24 sts. Join and PM

Round 1: *K2, P2 repeat from * to end

Round 2: Work the 2x2 rib, but for the knit stitches, knit into the back of the first stitch and do not drop it off the needle. Bring the needle around and knit the second stitch through the front of the stitch. Drop both stitches off the needle.

Repeat round 2 until the leg measures 2 inches

Heel: Work on 12 sts.

Round 1: *S1 PW, K1, repeat from * to end

Round 2: *S1, PW, P to end

Repeat round 1 and 2 4 more times (total of 10 rows)

Heel turn:
Row 1: Slip 1 PW, K6, K2tog, K1, turn
Row 2: Slip 1 PW, P3, P2tog, P1, turn
Row 3: Slip 1 PW, K4, K2tog, K1, turn
Row 4: Slip 1 PW, P5, P2tog, P1, turn

Gussett:
Needle 1: Knit 4 across heel, PM, Knit 4
(the rounds will now start at the marker which is in the center of the heel)
Pick up 5 sts from side of heel flap
Needle 2: Knit across instep sts (6), keeping in pattern
Needle 3: Knit across instep sts (6), keeping in pattern

Needle 4: Pick up 5 sts from opposite side of heel flap, Knit 4 to marker

Round 1: Needle 1 – knit to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1
Needles 2 & 3 – knit instep sts in pattern
Needle 4 – K1, S1, K1, psso, knit to marker

Round 2: Needle 1 – knit
Needles 2 & 3 – knit instep sts in pattern
Needle 4 – knit

Repeat rounds 1 &2 three times (total of 6 rounds)

Foot:
Continue knitting Round 2 until sock measures 2” from the back of the heel

TOE:
The instep sts will now be worked in stockinette stitch, no further ribbing

Round 1: Knit all sts on all needles
Round 2: Needle 1 – Knit to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1
Needle 2 – K1, S1, K1, psso, knit to end
Needle 3 -- Knit to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1
Needle 4 – K1, S1, K1, psso, knit to end

Repeat rounds 1 & 2 twice (4 rounds)
Repeat round 2 two times (8 sts remaining)

Graft toe closed!