Acorn Hat Knitting Pattern

Ability: Easy 
Yarn Type: I used Cornish Organic 100% wool in Chunky weight but you could also use my New British BareFaced chunky in clotted cream. 
Yarn Shade: I've used Cream but you can use any shade you like!
Yarn Weight: Chunky

Sizes to Fit:

Junior 
Circumference to fit up to 45.5cm / 18in
Knitted measurements approx: circumference 60cm / 23.5in, height  21cm / 8in

Adult
Circumference to fit up to 50.5cm / 20in
Knitted measurements approx: circumference 66cm / 26in, height 24cm / 9.5in

* Yarn amounts Junior 1x100g ball/skein, Adult 1.5 x 100g ball/skein

Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are approximate. You may wish to order extra to be sure you have sufficient yarn.

Materials Required:
One pair 7mm (US 10 ½ ) & 9mm (US 13) straight needles
A 7mm (US 10 ½) double pointed needle and a tapestry needle for sewing up
Row counter and stitch markers and an extra large 5cm (2in) non-functioning button

Tension:
11sts x 16 rows over 10x10cm (4x4in) in garter stitch using 9mm (US 13) needles. 

*Tensions are provided should you wish to substitute an alternative yarn to that suggested by us. Please ensure you knit a tension square to check that the yarn is suitable as not all yarns will give a like for like result.