This cap pattern contains clear, basic instructions for making a colorful and varied pile of hats—great for the visiting grandchildren or for your local school or favorite charity. Using 2-3 colors per cap, this is also a great way to put your sport and DK yarn leftovers to excellent use!

SIZES: Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Child, Teen)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Circumference: 12 (14, 16, 18, 20) inches
Fits head sizes up to 14 (16, 18, 20, 22) inches in circumference
Length: adjustable
Changes to gauge or yarn weight, or adding length, may require extra yarn
GAUGE: 24 sts and 32 rnds = 4”/10cm on gauge size needles
NEEDLES:
US 4 (3.5mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
Choose needle types base on your preferred method of working (small circumferences) in the round.
YARN: Sport or light DK weight yarn that knits to gauge.
Total yarn estimate: 55 (80, 110, 155, 205) yards
NOTIONS: tapestry needle
SKILLS USED: working in the round, decreases (k2tog)