This fabulous hat is the second piece from the Dottie For All collection! Dottie pairs texture and colorwork for vibrant contrast. View my awesome test crew projects here.

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The hat is worked from the bottom up and also utilizes two very different fibers, adding yet another dimension of contrast. Detailed instructions are included for making pom pom, if desired. Hat is shown in size Child on my smallish head with approximately 2.5” negative ease; recommended ease is 2-3”/5-7.5 cm smaller than actual head circumference and general age labels are provided from preemie to giant noggin. Pattern is written for knitters ready to tackle a higher level of stranded colorwork; stitch pattern is both written and charted. Be sure to view the entire Dottie Collection. Hat is shown with Rosewood Pullover (pattern sold separately).

SIZE
Preemie (Newborn, Infant, Toddler){Child, Adult Small, Adult Large}
CIRCUMFERENCE
10.75 (11.75, 14.25, 15.5){17.75, 19, 21.25}“/27.5 (30, 36, 39.5){45, 48.5, 54} cm
LENGTH
5.25 (6.25, 7.75, 8.5){9.75, 10.25, 11}”/13.5 (16, 19.5, 21.5){25, 26, 28} cm
GAUGE
27 sts and 36 rows per 4”/10 cm in Textured Dots on larger needles
YARN
Fingering weight yarn

• Hat: 60 (80, 110, 145){180, 200, 225} yards/ 55 (75, 100, 135){165, 185, 205} meters MC and 25 (30, 40, 50){60, 85, 100} yards/ 25 (25, 35, 45){55, 80, 90} meters CC
• Pom Pom: Additional 60 (70, 70, 85){105, 120, 120} yards/55 (65, 65, 80){95, 110, 110} meters of CC, if desired

TOOLS
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, Sizes 2 (2.75 mm) & 3 (3.25 mm) needles as follows:

• For sizes Preemie (Newborn) set of DPNs in each size, or needle lengths desired for your small circumference preference knitting style

• For sizes (-, Infant, Toddler)Child, Adult Small, Adult Large 16”(40 cm) circular needles in each size, set of DPNs in larger size only