Skill Level Beginner

This really sweet baby hat - worked in the round and finished with a knotted I-Cord makes a great gift for new parents. I designed this simple hat for my tie-dyed yarn, Cotton Candy, available in my Etsy Shop: ShainaBilowDesigns

It would be very adorable in any other sport weight, though I don’t know if the colors would pool the same way!

Construction Details
Worked in the round on 16” circular needles and then completed using DPN (you can work magic loop or two circulars methods if you prefer).

Techniques Necessary
Cast on
Joining in the round
Knit
K2tog
I-Cord (there’s a written tutorial in the pattern for this)

Finished Measurements
13.5” circumference x 6.5” depth

Yarn
Sport weight (CYCA #2) 146 yards
Yarn used in the sample is “Cotton Candy” by Shaina Bilow Designs. 100% mercerized cotton, 146 yards per 50g ball

Gauge
25 stitches and 34 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch

Needles
US 4 (3.5mm) circular needles 16” and DPN
Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain correct gauge

Other Materials
Tapestry needle, stitch marker

NOTE: If you are using Cotton Candy, make sure you choose a color that will pool. You must also make sure to achieve the correct gauge or colors may not pool.