Elfbaby hat – pdf knitting pattern

Designed for fast-growing babies (but irresistible at all ages), this hat features a brim that can be folded up or down to allow more room as the wearer grows. It is offered in sizes to fit everyone from just born to large adult, with a choice of three interchangeable border patterns using different techniques – you won’t be able to stop at knitting just one!

The Pixi border is a twisted rib chevron stitch, offering great elasticity. Poppy is a lace variation on that pattern, while Pumuckl’s garter stitch chevrons show off variegated yarns beautifully. Use up your sock yarn scraps (it accommodates stripes beautifully) or splurge on a gorgeous new skein to treat your noggin.

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Sizing:
0-6m (6-12m, toddler, child, teen) [small adult, large adult]
To fit up to 38 (40.5, 45.5, 51, 53.5) [56, 61] cm / 15 (16, 18, 20, 21) [22, 24] in head circumference.

Gauge: 30 sts x 44 rows = 10cm / 4in over st st

Difficulty: intermediate
Skills used: working in the round, increasing and decreasing, twisted stitches (Pixi and Poppy borders only)

You will need:
1 (1, 1, 1, 2) [2, 2] x 50g skeins of warm, elastic 4-ply/ ngering yarn (min 180 m / 196 yards per 50g). Choose a smooth yarn for best stitch definition.

2.75mm / US2 double-pointed needles, or your preferred needles for working small circumferences in the round
yarn needle
4 stitch markers