The “JACK” hat - for you little Jack-O-Lantern

A great stash-buster hat with textured stripes in bright Autumn colors. A perky pumpkin perches on top.
Knit in the round using simple knit and purl stitches to create texture. The pumpkin, stem, and vine tendrils are knit separately and then sewn on.

THE BASICS

• Pattern includes 6 sizes: Newborn / 3-6 months / 6-12 months / Toddler / Child / Adult

• Pattern is written in ENGLISH and uses standard U.S. knitting terms

• Instructions are for knitting in the round on circular and double pointed needles

• Knitting skill level - INTERMEDIATE

• Gauge: 20 stitches = 4 inches (10 cm)

SKILLS YOU’LL NEED

• Knitting in the round

• Basic increases and decreases

• Knitting I-cord

SUPPLIES YOU’LL NEED

• Approx. 100 to 200 yds (91 to 183 m) DK or light-worsted weight yarn for hat and pumpkin

• Several yds (m) Fingering weight yarn for “vine tendrils”

• U.S. size 6 (4 mm) 12” (for 3 smallest sizes) or 16” circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge

• U.S. size 6 (4 mm) double pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge

• U.S. size 2 (2.75 mm) double pointed needles

• Stitch markers

• Yarn needle

• Small amount of fiberfill stuffing

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