A little elfy, and a little owlish... this hat is a simple quick little knit, to keep your little loved ones warm and snug all year round. The perfect last minute gift for a baby shower, or a quick knit for the soon approaching chilly weather.
YARN
35 (45, 60) yards in EACH of two colors DK weight yarn
GAUGE
20 sts = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
NEEDLES
US #6/4mm (or size to get gauge) needles for working in the round (double pointed or two circulars or one long circular depending on your preference)
NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, and optional stitch marker for start of round
SKILL LEVEL
Advanced beginner (knitting in the round, changing colors)
SIZE
Newborn to 3 months, (3-12 months, 12 months to 5 years).
Circumference approximately 6” (7”, 8”).
Height approximately 6”, (6.5”, 7”)
CONSTRUCTION
Knit in the round from the bottom up
VERSIONS
12/2012 - Published.
3/2021 - Updated layout. No errors.