CONSTRUCTION
Knopp pixie hat is knitted flat from side to side, beginning at the forehead and grafted together at the back of the head. An attached i-cord shapes the nape of the pixie hat and forms the ties. Knopp is knitted in a combination of broken rib stitch and garter stitch, making it stretchy in all directions, fitting little growing buds perfectly.

Knopp is the Swedish word for bud.

SIZES
(1) 2 (3) 4 (5) 6 (7) 8
To fit head circumferences (33) 35 (38) 41 (44) 46 (48) 50 cm
Approx. ages are (late preemie) newborn (1 month) 3 months (6 months) 9 months (1 year) 2-3 years.

GAUGE
24 sts and 34 rows = 10x10 cm in broken rib stitch knitted flat on 3.5 mm needles. Note: both stitch and row gauge are important in this project. Instructions for how to alter the pattern for a different row gauge is included in the pattern.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES and NOTIONS
3.0, 3.5 and 4.5 mm circular needles, 3.0 mm DPNs, tapestry needle, stitch markers.

YARN
Soft plied wool or wool alpaca blends with good elasticity, approx. 200-230 m/100g. For example, Sandnes Alpakka ull, Rauma Mitu, Filcolana Peruvian, Sandnes Double Sunday.
Approx. (30) 35 (40) 45 (50) 55 (60) 60 g

For more images and inspiration, see #KnoppPixie on Instagram