Later Gator Hat by Ashley Rao

Later Gator Hat

Knitting
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in St st
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
English
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Child’s hat shaped to look like an alligator.

Designer Ashley Rao
Finished Size 22” head circumference.
Yarn Berroco Comfort DK (50% nylon, 50% acrylic; 178 yd 165 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #2740 seedling (green; MC), #2700 chalk (white; A), #2751 true red (B), and #2731 kidz orange (C), 1 ball each.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16” circular (cir). Size 2 (2.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle; two ⅜“ black buttons for alligator eyes; one ⅝” button for strap.
Gauge 24 sts and 34 rows = 4” in St st on larger needle.