“Kelly” refers to the colour “Kelly Green”, named for the common Irish last name, and evoking daydreams of the lush green hillsides of Ireland. I saw them for myself when I travelled there in 2013 and took a train from County Cork to Dublin. The peaceful quietness that I remember of Ireland is punctuated by the pleasant joyfulness of everyone we encountered, making even the biggest city feel like a small, hometown.

I hope the Lucky Kelly Hat evokes the same feelings for you: joy, serenity, fun, and as a bonus, a little extra luck.

SIZE:
Newborn (0 – 3 months): ~6” tall x 6” wide to fit 13 – 14” head circumference
Baby (3 – 12 months): ~ 7” tall x 6.5” wide to fit 15 - 18” head circumference
Toddler (1 – 3 years): ~ 7.5” tall x 7.5” wide to fit 18 – 19” head circumference
Child (4 – 12 years): ~ 8” tall x 8” wide to fit 19 – 21” head circumference
Adult (12+): ~ 8.8” tall x 8.5” wide to fit 21 – 23” head circumference

GAUGE:
11 sts and 13 rows = 4x4” / 10x10 cm in Stockinette worked flat on US 15/ 10mm

YARN:
Recommended yarn: Cozy Wool by Loops & Threads in Pine (green) and Fleece (white)
Super Bulky Yarn (weight 6) in two contrasting colours

APPROXIMATE YARDAGE NEEDED
(size, main colour, contrast colour)
Newborn 20 10
Baby 35 17
Toddler 40 20
Child 45 13
Adult 60 30

NEEDLES:
US 13 / 9 mm, 16” circular needles
US 15 / 10 mm, 16” circular needles & DPNs or size needed to obtain gauge
Myself, and fellow tight knitters, will likely find the charts true to
size. However if you are a looser knitter, you may find it helpful to go down to size 11 (8mm) needles for the brim and size 13 (9mm) for the body (with the exception of the newborn size, where you may choose to use size 13 throughout).

NOTIONS:
Tapestry Needle, stitch marker, scissors, pom pom (optional)

This pattern is for personal use only. You are welcome to sell finished products and I would love to see them by giving credit & tagging me @CedarLakeKnits and use hashtag #LuckyKellyHat on social media.

Please do not copy or share this pattern.