This is a top-down hat worked from the top of the crown down to the earflaps. “Ears” are made separately and sewn on afterward.

To Fit Size: 0-6 months, (6-12 months, Child Small, Child Large)
Approximate Finished Circumference: 14”, (16, 18, 20)

Designer Note You may be able to make 2 hats with one skein of Juniper Moon Cumulus if you are making size 0-6 months through Child Small. Unfortunately, the Child Large size will only make one hat with one skein.

Materials
80, (95, 125, 150)—yards worsted weight yarn per hat. We used Juniper Moon Cumulus (251yds/100G, 94% Cotton, 6% Nylon): Color 14 Lancelot Encore: 1 skein for any size

US Size 5 (3.75mm) and 7 (4.5mm) double points (set of 5)
optional US Size 7 (4.5mm) 16” (40.64 cm) circular
7, (8, 9, 10) stitch markers (6, (7, 8, 9) in one color and 1 in a different color)
tapestry needle

Gauge
20 sts, 28 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch in the round on US Size 7 (4.5mm) knitting needle after blocking.

A little poem:

Oso is a bear who loved brown honey bacon.
Gato is a cat who loved spicy tuna tartare,
Two unlikely friends who like it stirred, not shaken,
Can enjoy each other’s company at any French coffee bar.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.