The Bunny beanie is a quick fluffy knit with mohair and fingering yarn held together for a fluffy furry texture. The 1x1 ribbing provides added flexibility for different head sizes with brim length adjustments for baby, toddler, child and adult sizing.

SIZES:
Baby, Toddler (Child, Adult)

Circumference: Baby: 11” (28cm), Toddler, child & adult: 17” (43cm) unstretched. Note: Because of 1x1 ribbing, the finished circumference fits all sizes, however, brim length instructions are longer for larger sizes. Baby size fits an average 3-6 month old (approx. 16”+) but maybe be a little large for a newborn. For newborn sizing you may reduce brim length to 3”. For large adult head sizes. Height: 4, 5, (5.5, 6) inches 11.5, 12.5 (14, 16) cm unstretched.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Circumference: 17 inches (43cm) unstretched. Note: Because of 1x1 ribbing, the finished circumference fits all sizes, however, brim length instructions are longer for larger sizes.
Height: 5 (5.5, 6)inches 12.5 (14, 16)cm unstretched.

NEEDLES
(Baby 0 - 12months) Gauge needle:
Size 2.5 mm (US 1.5) - 16”/40 cm circular needles for magic loop or DPNs. Brim: Size 2.00mm (US 0) or one US size down for brim

(Toddler/Child/Adult) Gauge needle:
Size 3.5 mm (US 4) - 16”/40 cm circular needles for magic loop or DPNs. Brim: Size 3.25mm (US 3) or one US size down for brim

GAUGE FOR BEANIE
Baby (<12months) Gauge needle:
Size 2.5 mm (US 1.5) - 16”/40 cm circular needles for magic loop or DPNs. 
Brim: Size 2.00mm (US 0) or one US size down for brim

(Toddler/Child/Adult) Gauge needle:
Size 3.5 mm (US 4) - 16”/40 cm circular needles for magic loop or DPNs. 
Brim: Size 3.25mm (US 3) or one US size down for brim

YARN A (MC)
Any fingering weight held double or triple with 1 or 2 strands of mohair or alpaca.

Sample knit with one strand of Isager Alpaca (2 E2S Light Grey Heather) undyed held double with 2 strands of Isager Silk Mohair (2 Sable). Any fingering + mohair, alpaca, or suri yarn will work well. 

Note: For baby sizing, you can use one strand of fingering (or 2 strands of mohair held double) and follow the same instructions provided for Toddler - Adult sizing but on the smaller USA 0 - 2 size needles; OR you can use the standard weight and needle size but CO 96sts (and follow adjusted instructions provided under “Baby Sizing”).

Yarn B (CC)
Any furry white mohair, alpaca or Suri yarn will work well for the insides of the ears. Sample knit in Blue Sky Fibers Blue Sky Fibers Brushed Suri 900 Whipped Cream (BSF - 900).