This pattern provides instructions for a kid’s novelty hats, knitted in King Cole DK and Chunky yarn.

DK: 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm (4”), over stocking stitch on 4mm needles or the size required to give the correct tension. Check your tension – if less stitches use thinner needles if more use thicker needles.

CHUNKY: 14 stitches and 20 rows to 10cm (4”), over stocking stitch on 6mm needles or the size required to give the correct tension. Check your tension – if less stitches use thinner needles if more use thicker needles.

Measurements:
Hats in this pattern fit the average sized head of 2-10 year olds.

Yarn used:
King Cole Cuddles Chunky - 50g balls.
137yrds/125m
Shades: 350-White, 300-Teddy Brown.

King Cole Big Value Chunky - 100g balls.
167yrds/153m
Shades: 553-Red, 833-Green, 550-Navy.

King Cole Merino Blend DK - 50g balls.
114yrds/104m
Shades: 23-Chocolate, 9-Scarlet, 48-Black, 1-White, 55-Gold.

King Cole Pricewise DK - 100g balls.
320yrds/293m
Shades: 9-Red, 39-Shamrock.

King Cole Dollymix DK - 25g balls.
80yrds/73m
Shades: 144-Orange, 149-Flesh.

This pattern requires stitch holders, 2 black buttons and stuffing.