SKILLS USED: Basics, knitting in the round, simple shaping.

SIZES: Child 4-6 (Child 8-12 & Adult small / Adult medium / Adult large).

FINISHED CIRCUMFERENCE: 6” (7” / 8” / 9”)

GAUGE: 16 stitches per 4 inches in stockinette stitch

MATERIALS NEEDED: approximately 80 (100 / 120 / 140) yards bulky weight yarn, US#8 (5 mm) double pointed needles or size needed to obtain the correct gauge, a small stitch holder, 2 markers, darning needle.

This basic pattern makes a great template for adding stripes or motifs, work K1, P1 ribbing or K2, P2 ribbing.