Knitting: Baby Pixie Elf Hat with Ear flaps 0-3mon

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Pixie / Elf Ear flap hat

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Baby Pixie Elf Hat with Ear flaps 0-3mon Pattern

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Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Infant/Baby

Item:

Hat

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

Circular knitting
Able to use double pointed needles
Moss / seed stitch
decreasing
cast on and off (bind off)
join in the round

Pattern Description:

What a cute little hat to knit for a new baby, or an expected one! Baby boys or girls can wear this, depending on the colour you choose. It has lovely little ear flaps to keep baby snug and warm, and the pointy top adds to the gorgeousness, and the moss stitch frames the face beautifully. The recipient will thank you for it!

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Gauge:

6 stitches per inch stocking stitch

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

To fit newborn to age 3 months old

Materials:

chunky yarn
set of three 4mm (UK) needles
stitch markers
tape measure

Suggested yarn:

82 yards of Chunky weight

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Sirdar Folksong Chunky

Colorway:

shade 380