Knitting: Small Drops Stitch Hat for a Girl

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Small Drops Stitch Hat for a Girl Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Girls, Infant/Baby

Item:

Hat

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

knit, purl, yarn over, knit 2 together

Pattern Description:

This hat is made in a very simple, but very cute stitch that I called "Small Drops". The pattern included pictures illustrating how to make the "drops".

The hat is made on circular needles and does not require sewing.

Easy project for a beginning knitter!

Finished Measurements:
Hat Circumference: 16"(18") relaxed
Depth: 6.75"(7.5")

Gauge:

Gauge: ~ 4.5 sts per 1" in stockinette stitch ~ 5 sts per 1" in Small Drops stitch

Materials:

* 1 ball of Lion Brand Martha Stewart Extra Soft Wool Blend (65% acrylic, 35% wool) in Bakery Box White or any other worsted weight #4 yarn
* U.S. #7 (4.5mm) circular needles (16" long) or other needles to obtain the gauge in the pattern
* U.S. #7 (4.5mm) double-?pointed needles (for the crown)
* 4 mm crochet hook (optional for the edges of the bow)
* a marker
* a tapestry needle
* a button

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Lion Brand Martha Stewart Extra Soft Wool Blend Yarn (acrylic, wool)