S I Z E S
0-3 months (3-6 months) 6-12 months (1-2 years) 2-4 years
Note: everyone’s body is different, I recommend taking measurement of your head circumference to decide which size to knit. If you find yourself between two sizes, choose the bigger one so that the baby can grow into the hat.

H E A D C I R C U M F E R E N C E
Head circumference of the child: 35 cm (41 cm) 44 cm (47 cm) 48 cm / 13,75″ (16,25″) 17,75″ (18,5″) 19″

F I N I S H E D H A T M E A S U R E M E N T S
Length of finished hat from one side under the ear, across the forehead, down to the other side under the ear: approx. 27 cm (28 cm) 31 cm (33 cm) 34 cm / 10,75″ (11″) 12,25″ (13″) 13,5″
Length of finished hat from forehead to back: approx. 13,5 cm (14,5 cm) 16,5 cm (17,5 cm) 18,5 cm / 5,25″ (5,75″) 6,5″ (7″) 7,25″

G A U G E
25 Stitches x 36 Rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4″, with needle size 3,5 mm (US 4), in stockinette stitch, after washing

S U G G E S T E D N E E D L E S
one circular needle size 3 mm (US 2,5) / 40 cm (16″) or longer for the face edge
one circular needle size 3,5 mm (US 4) / 40 cm (16″) or longer for the bonnet
one set of double pointed needles size 3,5 (US 4) or a long circular needle if you choose to use the magic loop technique (approx. 60 cm / 24″ or longer)

or the given needle size to obtain gauge.

Y A R N
Sport weight yarn, for example:
Cardiff Cashmere Classic (100 % Cashmere, 25 g approx. 112 m / 122 yards) main colour approx. 11 (13) 16 (18) 19 grams, contrast colour approx. 6 (7) 9 (10) 11 grams

or Sandnes Cashmere (100 % Cashmere, 25 g approx. 110 m / 120 yards) main colour approx. 13 (15) 18 (20) 22 grams, contrast colour: approx. 7 (8) 10 (11) 12 grams

or Lanagrossa Cool Wool (100 % Merino Wool, 50 g approx. 160 m / 175 yards) main colour approx.: 18 (20) 25 (28) 30 grams, contrast colour approx. 10 (11) 14 (15) 17 grams

or Drops Baby Merino (100 % Merino Wool, 50 g approx. 175 m / 191 yards) main colour approx.: 16 (18) 23 (26) 28 grams, contrast colour approx.: 9 (10) 13 (14) 15 grams (this yarn grows after being washed)

or Lamana Como (100% Merino Wool, 25 g approx. 120 m / 131 yards) or Lamana Como Cashmere (70 % Merino Wool & 30 % Cashmere, 25 g approx. 120 m / 131 yards) main colour approx.: 12 (13) 17 (19) 21 g, contrast colour approx.: 7 (8) 9 (10) 12 g

The beige-red striped bonnet is knitted with Cardiff Cashmere Classic, in the colours 509 Silver and 517 Hermes.

S U P P L I E S
1 stitch marker, tapestry needle

C O P Y R I G H T
This pattern is for personal use only. Please do not distribute, copy or sell this pattern. You are not permitted to sell products you made from this pattern.