This sweet children’s hat is a cute accessory for every child, with 4 sizes ranging from 2 to 12 years. The pattern includes detailed instructions for knitting both flat and in the round.

The cute heart motif is made with purl stitches, and the optional neat and tidy ribbing is made by knitting stitches through the back loop.

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This pattern has written detailed instructions row by row/round by round. You will find helpful links showing how to knit the rib and how to make decreases in the pattern. A chart is included as a supplement to the written instructions.

The hat is knitted in the round OR flat on straight needles, both instructions are included (two separate PDF files) in the instant download.

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Skill level 1 & 2: Beginner / Easy

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KNITTED FLAT:
Straight needles in two sizes:
US 2.5 / 3 mm / UK 11 and US 4 / 3.5 mm / UK 9

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KNITTED IN THE ROUND:
Circular needles in two sizes:
US 2.5 / 3 mm / UK 11 and US 4 / 3.5 mm / UK 9, 16 in / 40 cm and double-pointed needles (DPNs) once you have fewer stitches on the needle after decreasing. You can also use the magic loop method instead of DPNs.