Keep little ones warm throughout the winter with this cozy, close-fitting hat that features a double folded brim and adorable stuffed bear ears. It knits up quickly in DK weight yarn for an everyday hat or thoughtful gift in a wide range of children’s sizes, from the littlest preemie to children up to ten years.

Sizes:
XXS preemie, XS newborn, S 0-6m, M 6-12m (L 2yr, XL 4y, 2XL 6y, 3XL 10y)
Finished Circumference: 9.75, 12, 14.75, 15.75 (17, 18, 18, 18) in / 25, 30.5, 37.5, 40 (44, 46, 46, 46) with recommended 2 in / 5 cm negative ease

Gauge:
22 stitches & 30 rounds = 4” (10cm) 1x2 rib knit in the round after blocking, using smaller needles 22 stitches & 27 rounds = 4” (10cm) stockinette knit in the round after blocking, using larger needles

Yarn Requirements:
1, 2, 2, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) skeins Sandnes Garn Alpakka Ull (65% alpaca, 35% wool) 50g/109 yds (100 m) OR
90, 120, 140, 160 (190, 200, 220, 240) yds / 85, 110, 130, 150 (175, 185, 205, 220) m DK weight yarn

Techniques:
Provisional cast on, 1x2 rib stitch, knitting in the round, wrap and turn, stockinette stitch, decreasing, wet blocking, kitchener stitch, seaming