18" Doll Pussyhat

Modeled by "Molly" (American Girl Doll)

Elizabeth F Stabler ; LizaKnitter on Ravelry

Materials

#5 needles, either circular or dp's.  Using circular needles will required the "magic loop" technique

 50-60 yds sport weight yarn, such as Brown Sheep Nature Spun Sport or Cascade 220 Sport

Darning needle

 

Gauge: 20 sts to 4"

Directions

Cast on 60 sts in k2p2 rib.  Continue for 15 rows or until work is  1 ½”long.
Change to st st and knit until the work is 5" long.  Put 34 sts on each of two needles (or the ends of circular needles) and join, using either the Kitchener st or 3-needle bind-off.  
 With a darning needle weave in the loose ends.

Abbreviations

dp’s – double point needles

k – knit

p - purl

st st – stocking or stockingette stitch

sts – stitches

yds - yards