This adorable helical Elf hat is quick and easy to knit and looks great on everyone from the smallest to the tallest elf. There are shorter and longer versions to suit all ages. This hat looks just as cute in non Christmas colours too. The stripes spiral up with no jogs, a useful and entertaining technique to learn.

Sizes: Baby, Preschooler, (Child/Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)

Measurements:
Circumference: Unstretched, measured above the ribbing: 39, 43, 47, 51, 55 cm; 15.25, 17,( !8.5, 20, 21.5) inches

Yarn Requirements: Worsted weight yarn Colour A (band) 8, 9, (10, 12, 14) gm.
Colour B and C 14, 16, ( 20, 25, 30) gm each

Needles: Preferred needles for working in the round. , size 4.5mm (US 7) or size required to get gauge. If using dpns you will need 5 due to the technique used for helical knitting

Gauge: 20 sts and 24 rows / 10cm (4 inches)