Peppermint Lollipop Hat From the December 2017 issue by Ashlee Lackovic. There is a matching CARDIGAN HERE

Get ready for festive fun with this red and white striped hat. It is worked in the round and sized for babies and toddlers up to three years.

Skill Level: Beginner

Sizes: 3-6 months (6-12months, 12-24 months, 2-3 Years); Finished hat circumference 14 (15, 16, 17)”. Shown in size 2-3 years.

Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rows = 4” 10 cm in St st after blocking.

Materials

Yarn: Red Heart Soft (100% Acrylic Yarn; 256 yards 234 meters/141 grams]: E728_9925 Really Red (A), 1 ball; E728_4600 White (B), 1 ball. (YARN WEIGHT #4)

Needles: US size 8 (5mm): 16” circular; US size 8 (5mm): DPNs

Notions: Markers; tapestry needle.

Special Stitches: K2, P2 Rib

This pattern is worked in the round.