GNOME BABY
By Hannah Ingalls Gnome Baby is a whimsical pointed cap sized to fit the average infant. The stretchiness of the yarn ensures that the hat will stay in place through all sorts of adventures and wiggling. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me. Materials: 1 Ball Cascade Fixation (100 yds) in color 9349 Double pointed needles, size 4 US, or size to obtain gauge Tapestry needle iknityouknot.blogspot.com
Gauge:
24 stitches and 32 rows over 4" in Stockinette stitch unstretched
Hat:
Cast on 60 stitches. Divide stitches evenly between three needles, place marker, and join for working in the round. Work in garter stitch for 6 rounds, (purl one round, knit one round) beginning with a purl round. Work in Stockinette stitch for 4 inches Decrease as follows: Round 1: \*K2tog, knit to end of needle; repeat from \* around. 3 stitches decreased. Round 2: Knit. Repeat these two rounds until three stitches remain. Break yarn, draw through remaining stitches and pull closed.
Finishing:
Weave in ends and block as desired.
