The "SOPHIA" hat - bright and sassy This fanciful hat is knit in the round with simple purl stripes for texture and a squiggly topper. Makes a fun birthday hat! THE BASICS *PDF KNITTING PATTERN ONLY - NOT a finished item *Pattern includes 6 sizes: Newborn / 3-6 months / 6-12 months / Toddler / Child / Adult *Pattern is written in ENGLISH and uses standard U.S. knitting terms *Instructions are for knitting in the round on circular and double pointed needles *Knitting skill level - INTERMEDIATE *Gauge: 20 stitches = 4 inches (10 cm) *Patterns are FINAL SALE and cannot be returned or refunded once downloaded or emailed. SKILLS YOU'LL NEED *Knitting in the round *Basic increases and decreases SUPPLIES YOU'LL NEED *Approx. 90 to 180 yds (82 to 165 m) DK or light-worsted weight yarn depending on size made *U.S. size 6 (4 mm) 12" (for 3 smallest sizes) or 16" circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge *U.S. size 6 (4 mm) double pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge *Stitch markers *Yarn needle OTHER THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW *Your pattern will be available to download immediately upon purchasing. An email with the download link will be sent to the email address associated with your Etsy account. The download link can also be found on your Etsy receipt under the "Purchases" tab once signed in to your Etsy account. *Patterns are FINAL SALE and due to their electronic nature cannot be returned or refunded once downloaded or emailed. © 2012 Fiddlestyx™ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. This pattern is for personal, non-commercial use only. It may not be sold in full or in part. All commercial use, as well as reproduction, publication, or distribution (including distribution of the digital file and/or photographs) without written permission from the copyright owner is strictly prohibited. To see more original Fiddlestyx designs, please click here. http://www.FiddlestyxStudios.etsy.com Please see my shop policies for further information. http://www.etsy.com/shop/FiddlestyxStudios/policy Happy knitting! ~ Martha