Baby Striped Hat

Baby Striped Hat
© September 7, 2009 Cathy Waldie

(US) 5 (3.75 mm) and (US) 6 (4.0mm), 9 or 16" circular needles, or double points
any Sport weight/DK yarn, ~55 yds color A, ~10 yds color B
[sample made with Baby Bee, Sweet Delights Pomp from Hobby Lobby]

With (US) 5 (3.75mm) 9" circular needle and Color A, C/O 64 sts, join without twisting.
1-7: K2, P2

Switch to (US) 6 (4.0mm) needles
8-10: K around
11-13: Color A: K around
14-16: Color B: K around
17-19: Color A: K around
20-22: Color B: K around
23-25: Color A: K around, cut color A
26-36: Color B: K around
37: *K 6, K2 tog* around
38: K
39: *K5, K2 tog* around
40: K
41: *K4, K2 tog* around
42: K
43: *K3, K2 tog* around
44: K
45: *K2, K2 tog* around
46: K
47: *K1, K2 tog* around
48: K
49: *K2 tog* around
50: *K2 tog* around

Cut thread, thread through remaining stitches, secure. Weave in ends.