SKILLS USED: Basics, knitting in the round, simple shaping.

SIZES: Child 4-6 years (Child large or adult small / adult medium / large).

FINISHED CIRCUMFERENCE: 6” (7” / 8” / 9”)

GAUGE: 24 stitches per 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

MATERIALS NEEDED: approximately 100 (150 / 170 / 220) yards worsted weight wool, US#4 (3.5 mm) double pointed needles or size to obtain the correct gauge, a small stitch holder, 2 markers, darning needle.

This basic pattern works great as a template for adding stripes or motifs, or do K2, P2 rib.