Hat is knit flat on circular needles (at least 20” long for newborn to 1 year, at least 24” for toddler to adult), and 3 DPNS (double pointed needles) are used for a 3 needle bind off. Pattern is color coded to assist the knitter in keeping track of differing sizes in the pattern.

The first four photos are copyright to Kirstin Burrows, fifth photo by lauren barchi, sixth and seventh photos copyright to Lundie’s Photography.