Perfect for "adventurous beginners" to the fun craft of knitting, this bucket hat pattern will give you a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. Protect baby's fair skin or your own, with this hat that's sized from infant to adult. Designed for worsted-weight cotton (or hemp?) to keep heads cool and comfy, with a nice brim to shield the eyes for lots of safe fun in the sun. It knits up quickly for almost instant gratification - why not make a rainbow of hats to match every mood?

The pattern calls for US size 7 circular needle (16") and US size 7 double pointed needles. This pattern is great for beginners who want to learn some more techniques, like decreasing and knitting in the round. An easy-to-read chart listing depth, circumference and age range takes the guesswork out of which size to make.