It’s a hat- that looks like a pineapple! Whats not to love? Although the colour work looks intricate it’s actually created using a slipped stitch technique so you’re only working one colour at a time. It knits up quickly and is sure to bring a smile to any child’s face.

Finished Sizing:
Hat will be approximately 19.5cm/7.67”inches in height laying flat (without pompom) and will fit a standard child’s (40.6 cm-45.7 cm/16”-18“) head.

Needles:
1 US Size 7 (4.5 mm) 24” Circular Needle
4 or 5 US Size 7 (4.5 mm) Double Pointed needles

Or sizes needed to obtain gauge.

Notions:
1 Stitch Marker
1 Tapestry needle to weave in ends

Gauge:
19 stitches and 23 rows = 4” inches.

Note: If you are substituting red heart yarn with another worsted weight yarn you may need to use a larger needle size to obtain the same gauge.