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I wrote this pattern to make a special hat for my niece for her first birthday, and named it after her. The Ava Jean Hat includes seven sizes, from newborn through adult, making it the perfect fall accessory for all ages. This is a fantastic hat for gifting, the simple traveling lace pattern is easy enough for beginner knitters and a super fast knit for more advanced knitters. The Ava Jean Hat is knit with DK weight yarn, it has two brim options and can be made either fitted or slouchy.

Sizes: Child size XS(S, M, L) Adult size S(M L). Fits head 13.5(15, 17.5, 19, 20.5, 22, 23.5) inches around.Child size L is also adult size XS.
Gauge: 22 stitches and 28 rows equal 4 inches in stockinette stitch in the round with larger needle.
Materials:
• Yarn- 50-115g of DK weight yarn
• Needles- one each US 4 (3.5mm) and US 6 (4.0mm) 16” circular and one set size US 6 (4.0mm) DPNs or 40” circular for decrease section (or size needed to obtain gauge for the body of the hat and a needle two sizes smaller for the brim).
• Tape measure
• 2 stitch markers
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle