From the littlest lamb to mom & dad, the entire family can enjoy this week’s free Willow Wednesday pattern! Designed by Rae Blackledge in sizes from infant to adult large, this fun cap transforms any member of your family into a cute little lamb - the perfect accessory for make-believe play, adorable portraits, or even just as an amusing winter hat to wear all season long! The intermediate knit pattern is made with Willow Daily DK yarn, a machine-washable wool yarn available in 80 gorgeous shades so you can make each cap as unique as the person wearing it.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Finished Size
Infant (Toddler/Child Small, Child Large/Adult Small, Adult Large)
To Fit Head Circumference: 18 (20, 22, 24)“ 46 (51, 56, 61)cm
Cap Height: 7 (7¾, 8½, 9¼)” 17.8 (19.7, 21.6, 23.5)cm
Cap Depth: 6¼ (7½, 8, 9)“ 15.9 (19.1, 20.3, 22.9)cm

Materials
•Willow Yarns™ Daily DK (100% superwash wool; 100g/284 yds)

• 733411-0034 Natural (all sizes 1 ball): A
• 733411-0022 Blossom (all sizes 1 ball): B • US size 5 (3.75mm) straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge • US size 5 (3.75mm) dpn or size needed to obtain gauge • US size 3 (3.25mm) 16” or 24” circular needle • Stitch markers • Yarn needle

Gauge
23 sts x 31 rows = 4” (10.2cm) in St st with size 5 needles
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Cap is worked from the front edge to the back, with a short row gusset along the back of the head. Ribbing is then added to the bottom edge, and then the front edge to finish the base of the cap. Finally ears are knit and sewn on.