The “PATTI” hat - cute and cozy

This fun stocking cap was inspired by red and white striped candy canes.
Knit in the round, the stripes add color and texture. The ball on top is done in crochet. Don’t crochet? Simply make a tiny pom pom instead!

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

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

• Knitting skill level - INTERMEDIATE

• Ball at top is done in crochet

SKILLS YOU’LL NEED

• Knitting in the round

• Basic increases and decreases

• Knitting I-cord

• Basic crochet stitches (chain, slip, single crochet)

SUPPLIES YOU’LL NEED

• Approx. 50 - 100 yds (46 - 92 m) DK or light-worsted weight yarn in EACH of 2 colors

• U.S. size 6 (4 mm) 12” 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 E (3.5 mm) crochet hook for ball at top

• Stitch markers

• Yarn needle

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This pattern is for personal, non-commercial use only. It may not be sold in full or in part. All commercial use, as well as reproduction, publication, or distribution (including distribution of the digital file and/or photographs) without written permission from the copyright owner is strictly prohibited.