HAT
With A, cast on 48 (56, 64, 72) sts loosely. Divide sts onto 3 needles. Join, being careful not to twist. Place marker for beg of rnd.
Rib Rnd 1: *K1, p1, rep from * around.
Rep last rnd until piece measures about 2 in. (5 cm) from beg.
Next Rnd: Knit.
Continue in St st worked in the rnd (k every rnd) until piece measures 5 (4, 5, 5 1/2) in. (12.5 (10, 12.5, 14) cm) from beg.
Note: 4 in. (10 cm) length measurement for second size is correct. Crown shaping will bring this size to the correct length.
FOR SMALLEST SIZE ONLY
Shape Crown
Next Rnd: *K2, k2tog, rep from * around - 36 sts.
Knit 1 rnd.
Next Rnd: *K1, k2tog, rep from * around - 24 sts.
Knit 1 rnd.
Next Rnd: * K2tog, rep from * around - 12 sts.
Knit 1 rnd.
FOR SIZES 0-6 months (12-18 months, 2-3 years) ONLY
Shape Crown
Rnd 1: *K6, k2tog; rep from * around - 49 (56, 63) sts.
Knit 1 rnd.
Rnd 3: *K5, k2tog; rep from * around - 42 (48, 54) sts.
Knit 1 rnd.
Rnd 5: *K4, k2tog; rep from * around - 35 (40, 45) sts.
Knit 1 rnd.
Rnd 7: *K3, k2tog; rep from * around - 28 (32, 36) sts.
Knit 1 rnd.
Rnd 9: *K2, k2tog; rep from * around - 21 (24, 27) sts.
Knit 1 rnd.
Rnd 11: *K1, k2 tog; rep from * around - 14 (16, 18) sts.
FOR ALL SIZES
I-Cord Stem
Change to B.
Next Rnd: * K2tog, rep from * around – 6 sts.
Knit 1 rnd.
Begin working in rows, back and forth on 2 double-pointed needles.
Next Row: K2tog, k2, k2tog.
Next Row: *Slide sts to other end of double-pointed needle and knit them, pulling yarn tightly across the back of the work. (Do not turn work.)
Rep last row twice.
Bind off.
FINISHING
LEAF (make 2)
With C, cast on 9 sts.
Row 1: K3, k3tog, k3 - 7 sts.
Row 2: K3, p1, k3.
Row 3: K2, k3tog, k2 - 5 sts.
Row 4: K2, p1, k2.
Row 5: K1, k3tog, k1 - 3 sts.
Row 6: K1, p1, k1.
Row 7: K3tog - 1 st.
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining st; pull to tighten. Sew 2 leaves around stem of Hat.
Weave in ends.
BOOTIES (make 2)
Bootie length when sewn together should measure 3 1/2 in. (9 cm).
With A and using a long-tail cast on, cast on 28 sts. Join, being careful not to twist. Place marker for beg of rnd.
Rnd 1: Knit.
Rnd 2: Purl.
Rnds 3-6: Rep Rnds 1 and 2.
Next Rnd: K11, k2tog, k1, place marker, k1, k2tog , k to end of rnd.
Next Rnd: K to 3 sts before marker, k2tog, k1, slip marker, k1, k2tog, k to end of rnd.
Rep last rnd until 14 sts remain.
Cuff
Work in k1, p1 rib for 6 rows
Bind off loosely.
FINISHING
Seam end of Bootie opposite cuff for sole. Weave in ends by threading each end into large-eyed blunt needle, then weaving the end through the knitted sts.
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