Practice 1--I cast on 68 in the round for triple tuck (#52) Using worsted and size 4 needle. End result: I recommend using plain contrasting yarn. And if doing a baby hat, maybe go down to 54 stitches and for adult cast on 80 stitches. But double check baby head measurements for before starting another.

Shawl-Cast on 90

Pulling Back--Put back on needle while pulling out the contrast color row (the row that brps or brks all the yos toghter)

I added one stitch every eight stitches in stockinette section.

For me, I recommend reducing the cast on, and adding one every five stitches instead of 8 for stockinette section