pair this cap with our Hooded Cocoon for a trendy layette for girl or boy.

sizing: preemie (newborn, infant, child, toddler)

finished circ: 11(12.75, 14.5, 16.25, 18.25)”

gauge: 22 sts and 30 rows per 4” in Braid Pattern using larger needle

yarn: 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) skeins weepaca by Big Bad Wool

tools: size 5 (3.75 mm) and size 6 (4 mm) 16” circular needles, set of 5 DPN’s (Smallest two sizes may be more comfortably worked on DPNs throughout.), cable needle, stitch marker

Fit note: This hat is sized to be worn with the brim folded up initially, and then folded down to extend the fit for a few months!

Skills Recommended: working in the round, turning cables, decreasing on DPN’s, increasing, i-cord

Become familiar with the abbreviations used in this pattern before you begin.

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