The gnome cap is a great beginner knitting project! It’s quick to knit up, and good for beginner knitters to learn decreasing, knitting in the round, and magic loop or double pointed needles. The hat is knitted with a tighter gauge to make a stiffer fabric, and the pattern itself is very easy and adaptable to different sizes. Really any chunky yarn you have will do!

SIZES
(Baby, Toddler, Kid) Adult S/M, Adult L/XL
Fits head circumference approximately:
(14–16, 16–18, 18–20) 20–22, 22–24 inches

YARN
(70, 85, 95) 110, 125 yards of Size 4/Chunky yarn

GAUGE
18 stitches and 25 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Note: The pattern is specifically knitted with smaller needles than what is recommended for
the yarn weight, to create a tighter gauge and stiffer fabric.

TOOLS
5mm (US 8) needles on a 16” loop
Double Pointed Needles or Magic Loop for finishing
Yarn needle for sewing in ends and embroidering stars