The hat is worked in Japanese motives, in the round and is designed for a close fit. It is a quite textured hat, still very suitable for beginners and those who a fascinated by Japanese knitting patterns.
Due to the specific pattern certain sizes need bigger/smaller needles rather than different number of stitches.

6-9 months - to fit head circumference approx. 44 cm;
12-18 months - to fit head circumference approx. 46 cm;
2-3 years - to fit head circumference approx. 48 cm;
3-5 years - to fit head circumference approx. 50 cm;

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