This design features a simple and easy to remember fair isle pattern, great for beginners learning stranding technique! Ear flaps are knit first, then worked into the cast on round.
Sizing for hat implies stretching for a snug fit, size up if you prefer a roomier cap.

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SIZE
Newborn(0-6 months, 6-12 months, Toddler, Child)

FINISHED HEAD CIRCUMFERENCE
11.5(13, 14.5, 16, 18)“

GAUGE
20 sts and 26 rows over 4 inches in stockinette

YARN
Berroco Comfort [50% Super Fine Acrylic, 50% Super Fine Nylon; 210 yards/192 meters per 3.5 ounce/100 gram skein] 1 skein #9713 “Dusk” or 45(53, 60, 70, 78,) yards MC, Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece [80% Pima Cotton, 20% Merino Wool; 215 yards/197 meters per 3.5 ounce/100 gram skein] 1 skein #cw310 “Wild Orange” or 30(35, 40, 45, 50) yards CC

TOOLS
Size 7(4.5mm) 16” circular needles and set of 5 DPNs,
crochet hook, stitch marker