Sapling is a fun hat with feature leaf earflaps and icord ties; it is knitted from the top down and has optional stripes and a pompom to finish it. It works up quickly in DK or Worsted yarn.
The pattern is written for worsted gauge but is suitable to be knit in either yarn weight. There are eight sizes, from Newborn through to Large Adult.

Sapling was designed for the Meraki Studio NZ Autumn Yarn Club and is the first bonus pattern.

Head Circumference:
Nb 15”/37.5cm
Baby 16”/40cm
Toddler 18”/45cm
Child 20”/50cm
Teen 21”/52.5cm
Sml Adult 22”/55cm
Med Adult 23”/57.5cm
Lge Adult 24”/60cm

Yardage estimate: Yards/Metres
Nb 65/60
Baby 90/80
Toddler 120/110
Child 180/165
Teen 240/220
Sml Adult 280/255
Med Adult 320/290
Lge Adult 360/330

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