Walking and hiking paths are always more fun when searching for blueberries! Summer beckons to pick “just one more” blueberry, before continuing the journey. This hat is sure to warm the youngest to oldest love on the coolest days of fall and winter and bring a smile awaiting summers yet to come. 

Pattern is worked in the round from brim to crown. 
The addition of color is simplified through duplicate stitching and embroidery, though a chart is included should you wish to work the entire pattern as stranded colorwork. If so, dominant color should always be held to the left. Chart is read from right to left and worked in the round. 

Create a family of complimentary hats with Blueberry Jam Hat for Babies, Toddlers, and Children! Adults can join in the fun with Blueberries in Winter Hat for Adults, also available on Ravelry.

Size Information:
Width, laid flat, at colorwork:
Baby: 8” / 20.5 cm
Toddler: 9” /23 cm
Child: 10” / 25.5 cm

Depth from brim to crown: Baby: 7.25” / 18 cm
Toddler: 7.75” / 19.75 cm
Child: 8.5” / 21.5 cm
Fits head circumference:
Baby: 16” / 40.5 cm
Toddler: 18” / 45.5 cm
Child: 19.25–20” / 49 cm-51 cm

Gauge: Moss stitch on smaller needles: 22 sts and 40 rnds = 4” / 10 cm
Stockinette and colorwork on larger needles: 20 sts and 24 rnds = 4” / 10 cm

Yarn Weight: Worsted

Suggested Yarns:
Malabrigo Rios (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 210 yds / 192 m per 100 g /3.53 oz skein). Suggested Colors: Natural, Blue Jean, Fresco Y Seco.

Yardage/ Yarn Shown:
C1: Approx 21 (22, 24) yds / 20 (20, 22) m (Malabrigo Rios: Fresco y seco, 128)
C2: Approx 42 (46 58) yds / 39 (45, 53) m (Malabrigo Rios: Natural/Undyed, 63)
C3: Approx 25 (39, 27) yds/ 23 (40, 25) m (Malabrigo Rios, Blue Jean, 210)

Needle Size: US 5 / 3.75mm 16” / 40 cm (or for Magic Loop, 32” / 82 cm or 40” / 102 cm)
US 7 / 4.5 mm 16” / 40 cm and double pointed needles (or for Magic Loop, 32” / 82 cm or 40” / 102 cm needles)

Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker, scissors

Difficulty/Skills Required: Intermediate. Knit, purl, long-tail cast on, increases, decreases, colorwork, knit in the round, duplicate stitch, French knot embroidery (optional).

Tech Editing: Annie B. Lin

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