I designed this pattern, with the help of my brother, for his and my sister-in-law’s first baby! He was really excited about doing a deer - I think the love of woodland creatures runs in our family :) but he did not want a cartoon deer with the big eyes, so I adorned her with flowers instead!

I just realized that I don’t think female deer have antlers…oops. Oh well, the hat is for a girl so the flowers are a cute touch anyway. You’re welcome to change the colors (or skip the flowers altogether) if you’re knitting this for a boy.

Size
Age: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months
Circumference (unstretched): 12”, 14”, 16”
Length (not including the ears): 5.75”, 6.25”, 7.25”

Gauge
21S x 30R = 4” in stockinette stitch

Yarn & Needles
Lion Brand Yarn 24/7 Cotton
--> Less than 1 ball each: Camel, Ecru, White, Grass, Pink, Lemon
Double pointed needles size 3 & 7
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Stitch holder