LITTLE LOVE An original shetlandtrader design $\circledcirc$ 2008Gudrun Johnston
A soft and cozy baby cap made from a silk/bamboo yarn This pattern, including text and images, is an original shetlandtrader design. You. may print and use this pattern only for your personal use. Reproduction, distribution and sale of this pattern in any form is prohibited. All rights reserved.
Finished Size:
13 inch circumference can stretch to fit 16 inch head circumference Newborn-12 months
Yarn:
2 balls Vickie Howell's Love ( $70\%$ Bamboo/ $30\%$ Silk, 99yd/50g) Shown in "Jack and Sally" (MC) and "Buttercup and Wesley" (CC) Note: If making hat in a solid color only 1 ball is needed.
Materials:
US#6 16 inch circular US#6 DPN Stitch Marker
Gauge:
22 sts and 24 rows $=4$ inches on US#6 in stockinette stitch
Notes:
After the rib band, stripes are worked in 2 rnd repeats. Carry colors up back of work making sure to overlap strands when changing color and being careful not to pull to tightly when beginning with the next color.
Pattern:
Using MC and the long tail method, cast on 84 sts on US#6 circular needle. Place marker for beginning of the round and work k2, p2 rib for 4 rnds. Start stripe sequence and knit every round until piece measures approx 3 inches from the beginning. Next rnd: \*sl 1 kw, k1, psso, k17, k2tog; rep from \* around- 8sts decreased Knit 1 rnd Repeat the last two rounds knitting 2 sts less between the decreases and maintaining stripe sequence until 12 sts remain. Change to DPN when necessary. Continue on these 12 sts and still in stripe sequence until "tail" measures approx 6 inches. K2 together around-6 sts remain Cut yarn leaving a tail and thread through remaining sts drawing them together.
Finishing:
Weave in ends Tie tail at top of hat into a knot. Contact: gudruncjohnston@yahoo.com
