Child's Stocking Cap

Child's Stocking Cap in K2, P2 Rib Link to Mittens

Sizes:

Age (yrs):	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18
Head Size (ins):	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25

Materials:

Worsted Weight Cotton yarn, Needles Sizes 3.75 mm (U.S. 5) and

4 mm (U.S. 6) or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge:

20 sts/24 rows = 4 ins with larger needles in st st.

Cast On (sts):	76	80	84	92	96	100	104	112	116
Rib for Brim (ins):	2	2	2	3	3	3	4	4	4
Rib for Hat (ins):	5	5	5.5	5.5	6	6	6.5	6.5	7
Rib Total (ins):	7	7	7.5	8.5	9	9	11	11	11

Shape Top:

Rows 1-7: K2 tog to end

Rows 2-8: K to end

Finish off by threading yarn through stitches and secure.

Add A Pom Pom: My "Pom Pom" is actually a covered Table Tennis Ball.

Living in Florida I am often asked why I knit hats and mittens for my Florida Grandchildren in this answer obviously Mom & Dad had the A/C too low. The fact that he took his clothes off to try on his hat & mittens we have not figured out but it does make for a good picture.