Cupcake is a funny, completely reversible hat with surprise stripes: they are completely invisible when the rib is folded, but they appear like a surprise when the rib is unfolded for a slouchy fit. Each part takes only a small amount of yarn, so it is the good time to use your leftovers to create surprising color combinations. The cherry on the Cupcake? A big removable pompom!

Sizes:
XS toddler (S child, M adult, L adult) to fit head circumference of 18 (20, 22, 24) inches/ 45.75 (50.75, 56, 61) cm.

Yarn requirements:
A (rib): 45 (50.25, 66, 72) yds/ 41 (46, 60, 66) m
B, C, D (stripes): 11.25 (13, 17.5, 18.5) yds/ 10.25 (12, 16, 17) m of each color
E (top): 45 (61.25, 66, 80) yds/ 41 (56, 60, 73) m of worsted weight yarn.

Gauge:
18 sts and 26 rounds = 4″/10cm in K2/P2 rib in round (stretched) on smaller needles; 16½ sts and 20 rounds = 4″/10cm in stockinette stitch in round on larger needles.

Technical editing by Therese Chynoweth