For those of us who have fallen in love with the show Firefly, there is nothing more exciting than introducing someone new to it. While it may be very much over by this point, the joy can still be shared with the next generation. Who wouldn’t love seeing a little baby in a memorable hat? Plus it makes for some adorable pictures!

SIZE/GAUGE

• Newborn
• The finished product will be approximately 11 inches around (unstretched) and 5 inches from top to bottom (not including the flaps)
• 5 stitches X 5 rows = 1 inch

MATERIALS

• 3 skeins of MEDIUM (4) weight acrylic yarn - Orange, Yellow, and Red
• Pictured: Loops & Threads® Impeccable® Yarn – Pumpkin
• Pictured: Loops & Threads® Impeccable® Yarn – Sunny Day
• Pictured: Loops & Threads® Impeccable® Yarn – Red Hot
• No. 10 (6.0 mm) Double Pointed Needles
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

ABBREVIATIONS USED

• ch = chain
• k = knit
• p = purl
• k2tog = knit 2 together
• ssk = slip, slip knit
• p2tog = purl 2 together

INCLUDED HOW TOS

• Long Tail Cast On
• Invisible Join