How to Knit a Child’s Hat Using the master pattern here, this
hat knits up very quickly and makes a great small gift. It has a
paper-bag top that requires no decreasing. Simply knit the tube
as long as you want, bind off, and close the top of the hat with
a simple tie. Size: Child’s S (M, L) Brim circumference: 16 (18,
20) inches Yarn: Desired yarn in the amount specified. Hat A:
Schaefer Yarns Chris (80% extra-fine merino wool superwash/20%
nylon, 215 yd. per skein), 1 skein in color Julia Morgan. This
hat, knit in size M, was worked at a gauge of 5 stitches per
inch on a US 5 needle. Hat B: Valley Yarns Valley Superwash
(100% extra-fine merino superwash, 97 yd. per skein), 1 skein in
color Blue Mist. This hat, knit in size S, was worked at a gauge
of 5 stitches per inch on a US 5 needle. Needles: You can use
any one of the following needles in the size needed to obtain
your desired gauge: One 32- to 40-inch circular needle Two
16-inch circular needles If you are working a rolled stockinette
brim, you will n