Apple Hat by Tina Vejlø Andersen - Kastaniestrik

Apple hat
Also known as Æblehue

The hat is knitted in stocking stitch on circular- and double pointed needles.
It is easy to knit and is finished with small leaves and a stem.

Size:
premature: Head circumference 33 35cm.
0 - 3 months: Head circumference 36 38cm.
3 - 6 months: Head circumference 39 42cm.
6 - 12 months: Head circumference 43 45cm.
2 - 4 year: Head circumference 46 49cm.
5 - 9 year: Head circumference 50 52cm.
10 - 16 year: Head circumference 53 55cm.

Yarn:
Spindrift, 100% Pure Shetland Wool from Jamiesons of Shetland.
Shades:
The Stem: 1 bundle 5m shade 825 Olive (OL).

Green Apple shades:
50g shade 1140 Granny Smith (GS) - for hat.
25g shade 249 Fern (FE) - for leaves

Red Apple shades:
50g shade 323 Cardinal (CA) - for hat.
25g shade 147 Moss (MO) - for leaves.

Needles:
40cm circular needle 3mm (US 2½),
1 set of double pointed needles (DPNs) 3mm (US 2½).

Tension:
10x10 cm = 24sts and 38 rows stocking stitch on circular needle 3mm (US 2.5).