Knit Cupcake Hat LW2208

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Designed by Nazanin S. Fard

SIZE: Directions are for size Baby; changes for size Toddler are in parentheses.
Hat Circumference: 14 inches (16 inches)

SUPPLIES: TLC® Baby: 1 skein each 5737 Powder Pink A, and 5011 White B.
RED HEART® Buttercup™: 1 ball 4272 White Coral C.

Circular Knitting Needles: 6mm [US 10] 20 inches long.
Double Pointed Needles: 1 set 6mm [US 10].
Stitch markers (5), yarn needle.

GAUGE: 16 sts = 4 inches; 24 rounds = 4 inches in K2, p2 rib with 2 strands A held together. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge given

ABBREVIATIONS ABBREVIATIONs: A, B, C = color A, B, C; K = knit; p = purl; tog = together; mm = millimeters, st(s) = stitch(es), * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated

K2, p2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts
Round 1: *K2, p2; repeat from * around.
Repeat Round 1 for K2, p2 rib.

INSTRUCTIONS

HAT

With 2 strands A and circular needle, cast on 56 (64) sts.
Place marker for beginning of round and join, being careful not to twist sts.

Rounds 1–12: Work in K2, p2 rib.
Cut A.
Round 13: With 2 strands B, k even around.
Round 14: * K1, yo; repeat from * around — 112 (128) sts.
Rounds 15 and 17: K even around.
Round 16: P even around.
Round 18: K2tog around – 56 (64) sts.
Cut B leaving a 20" tail.

Shape Crown
Round 1: With 1 strand C, * k14 (16), place marker; repeat from * around.
Round 2: * K to 2 sts before marker, k2tog; repeat from * around. 52 (60) sts.
Repeat Round 2, 9 (11) times more. 16 sts.
Next Round: K2tog around–8 sts.
Next Round: K2tog around–4 sts.
Next Round: K2tog around–2 sts. Bind off.

FINISHING
With tail left at the end of round 18, sew round 13 to round 18 to create a ruffle around the hat.
Weave in yarn ends.

POMPOM
With B, make one 1 inch pompom (or desired size).
Attach to top of hat.

Pattern © by Coats & Clark Inc. Reproduced with permission from Coats & Clark Inc. Karp Styles Crochet & Knitting is not endorsed by Coats & Clark Inc.