The Lutin Hat is a fast, easy to make pattern that uses only a small amount of yarn, making it a great stash buster and perfect for a last minute gift for a new arrival :-)

Materials:
4mm needles
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
4mm dpns for making i-cord ties

Approx. amount 8 ply or DK yarn required for each size:
NB-3m: 65m (72yds)
3-6m: 75m (83yds)
6-12m: 80m (88yds)
1-2yrs: 85m (93yds)
2-3yrs: 95m (100yds)
4-5yrs: 115m (125yds)
6-7yrs: 135m (150yds)

Abbreviations:
k = knit
p = purl
st or sts = stitch or stitches
yf = yarn forward
yb = yarn back
sl = slip
pw = purlwise
kfb = knit into front and back of stitch, therefore increasing one stitch.
PM = place marker
SM = slip marker
dpn: double pointed needle

Tension/Gauge:
22 sts & 28 rows = 10cm (4”)
If you have more sts you may need to use larger needles. If you have less sts you need to use smaller needles.

NOTE:
Pattern is written for each size individually.
Hat is worked from the front (face) edge, with short row shaping and increases to create the point at the back of the hat, with the back seam being joined using a 3 needle bind off (with photographic guides included in pattern).