Sometimes you just need a pattern that will give you instant gratification. Here it is! Make it in a flash and check off "baby gift" from your list of to-do's.

This is an easy to knit cable baby hat - a great intro to cables if you've never tried them before. The luxe merino wool/cashmere blend yarn is a joy to work with and makes the hat a very classy baby gift. PLUS, it's a one-ball knitting project (for the 2 smaller sizes)!

Decreasing is done decoratively so the view from the top looks great!

Included in the pattern is the matching hat for a Care Bear (or other deserving toy!). Too sweet.

Knit the lovely Baby Jacket to go with this!

Knit a coordinating scarf for the Mommy -- the #68 Sinuously Curved Lace Scarf pattern.

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Finished Knit Measurements: 14 ¾ (16, 17 ¾, 19)" circumference x 5 ¾ (6, 6 ¼, 6 ¾)" height to fit sizes 3-6 months (6-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months).

Skill Level:

Yarn Used: Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran (55% Merino Wool/33% Microfiber/12% Cashmere; 1.75oz/50g [98.5yds/90m] per ball): 1 (1, 2, 2) ball(s) in Camel #505. [TOY Size uses approx. 10g (18m) of yarn.]

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: 16 stitches = 4" and 24 rows = 4" in Stockinette Stitch on Size 9 [5.5mm] needles.
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: A medium, worsted weight yarn with a gauge of 4 1/2 stitches = 1" on US size 8 [5mm] needles..

Total Yardage Required: Approximately 98.5 (98.5, 197, 197) yds [90 (90, 180, 180) m].

Some suggested yarn substitutes to try:
Red Heart Ltd. Soft Yarn Solids
Valley Yarns Valley Superwash
Bernat Cottontots Solid
Peace Fleece Worsted
Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran
Wendy Peter Pan Double Knit
Rowan RYC Cashsoft Aran
Lion Brand Wool-Ease Solid
Debbie Bliss Cotton Cashmere
If you have a yarn substitute to suggest for this project, email us!

Knitting Needles Used: Size 9 [5.5mm] needles.

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