This basic shape is great for kids – it fits well, without a lot of extra bulk. The pattern contains instructions for 5 sizes.

Finished Measurements
Infant: 13” circumference, 6.3” rise 
3-6 months:15”circumference, 6.5” rise
12 -18 months:16.5”circumference, 7” rise
2 years:18” circumference, 7” rise
4 years:20.5”circumference, 7.5” rise

Skill level: Intermediate 

Skills required: Knit in the round on double-pointed needles, stranding colour-work.

Materials:
Yardage: 50 (65, 85, 90, 100) yds main colour, worsted weight yarn 10 (10, 20, 20, 20) yds each of 2 complementary colours, worsted weight yarn
Set of Size 4 (3.5 mm) dpn’s
Set of Size 7 (4.5 mm) dpn’s
6 stitch markers (5 of one colour, 1 of another)
Darning needle to sew ends in

Gauge: 4 inches = 18 sts and 26 rows in
Stockinette Stitch on Size 4 (3.5 mm) needles