The Mini Best Hat by Liz Thayer

The Mini Best Hat

Knitting
June 1998
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
4 stitches = 1 inch
in stockinette stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
For 18" (American Girl) doll
English
This pattern is available for free.

Originally designed as a Santa hat for an American Girl doll.

Pattern calls for worsted weight yarn in two colors: MC = hat (red) and BC = band (white), plus a fuzzy/glittery/textured baby-to-sport weight yarn (CC, white) to be worked along with BC for the outer band.

Gauge: Not critical, approx. 4-5 sts/in

Needles: Size needed for preferred gauge, 4 to 6 US for inner band, 6 to 8 US for rest of hat.