Knitted Kids' Reversible Cocoon Hat

Imagine a cozy and stylish accessory for your little one that not only keeps them warm but also adds a touch of cuteness to their outfit. Introducing the Knitted Kids' Reversible Cocoon Hat! This adorable hat is perfect for chilly days, with its soft and warm material that will keep your child snug and comfortable. The best part about this hat is that it is reversible, giving you two looks in one! Whether you want a solid color or a fun pattern, this hat has got you covered. The cocoon design ensures that your child's head and ears are fully protected from the cold, making it a practical and fashionable choice for any winter wardrobe. Upgrade your child's winter accessories with the Knitted Kids' Reversible Cocoon Hat today!

Sizes: Ages 18 months - 3 years (Ages 4 - 6; Ages 7 - 10)

Yarn: Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 Fingering (100% Peruvian Highland Wool; 273 yards [250 meters]/50 grams); #9430 Forest Green - one skein

Needles: 16" circular needle in size 3, one set of double pointed needles, also in size 3

Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker
Gauge: 28 stitches = 4 inches

So let's do this thang! First, using your circular needle, cast on 128 (144; 144) stitches, place marker, and join in round. Then we'll knit 1" (1.75"; 1.25") in a k1, p1 ribbing. And then we'll get right to the main pattern, which is Cocoon Stitch from page 131 of Barbara G. Walker's A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns, except adapted for the round. As you can see, there is no difference in pattern between the three sizes. And here we go!

Rows 1 & 2: * k1, p1, k1, p5; rep from *

Row 3: * k1, p1 under running thread before next stitch, (p1, k1, p1) in next stitch, p1 under running thread before next stitch, k1, k5tog *

Rows 4 - 8: * k1, p5, k1, p1 *

Row 9: * k1, k5tog, k1, p1 under running thread before next stitch, (p1, k1, p1) in next stitch, p1 under running thread before next stitch *

Rows 10 - 12: repeat row 1

Knit rows 1 - 12 three times, and then knit rows 1 - 8 once more (knit rows 1 - 12 three times, and then knit rows 1 - 8 once more; knit rows 1 - 12 four times, and then knit rows 1 - 8 once more). And once that's done, it's time to begin the decreases, which will be the same for all sizes.

Decrease Row 1: * k1, k5tog, k1, p1 under running thread before next stitch, (p1, k1, p1) in next stitch, p1 under running thread before next stitch, k1, k5tog, k1, (k1, p1, k1) in next stitch *

Decrease Rows 2 & 3: * k1, p1, k1, p5, k1, p1, k4 *

You may want to switch to your dpns about now...

Decrease Row 4: * k1, p1, k1, p5, k1, p1, k1, slip 2 together knitwise-k1-p2sso *

Decrease Row 5: * k1, p1, k1, p5, k1, p1, k2 *

Decrease Row 6: slip first stitch from first dpn to last dpn. Then, * p1, k1, p5, k1, p1, slip 2 together knitwise-k1-p2sso *

Decrease Row 7: * (k1, p1, k1) in stitch, k1, k5tog, k1, p1, k1 *

Decrease Row 8: * k3, slip 2 together knitwise-k1-p2sso, p1, k1 *

Decrease Row 9: * slip 2 together knitwise-k1-p2sso, k1, p1, k1 *

Decrease Row 10: * k1, slip 2 together knitwise-k1-p2sso *

Decrease Row 11: * k2tog *

Clip tail and thread through final 8 (9; 9) stitches. Pull tight, knot, and tuck in ends.