Rectangular hats are easy to knit and ultra adorable. There is no shaping involved, and this one can be knit exactly to the proper length for its recipient without any pattern modification. This cap is worked bottom up with a simple cable repeat—it’s a great first cabling project. The stitch pattern also makes it super stretchy, so consider knitting a size up for an even longer wear-time on your growing child. Shown in size Toddler on sweet little Addie May, who just had her first birthday. Modeled with the Sarabeth Cardigan (also by Tot Toppers)

Pattern available wholesale through Deep South Fibers.
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Size: Preemie(Newborn, 3 months, 6 months){Toddler, Child Small, Child Large}
Finished Circumference: 10(11.25, 12.5, 13.75){15, 16.25, 17.5} inches
Fits Up To: 12.5(14, 15.75, 17.25){18.75, 20.25, 22} inches
Gauge: 27 sts and 34 rows per 4 inches in Cable Pattern on larger needles
Tools: Size 5(3.75 mm) and Size 6(4 mm) 16” circular needles, spare DPN, cable needle, stitch marker, tapestry needle
Yarn: 100(125, 150, 175){200, 250, 290} yards DK weight yarn