Mouse hatSupplies: Chunky weight black yarnWorsted weight pink or red yarnSize 9 16 circularSize 9 DPN set of 4 or 5Stitch marker6 small/medium white buttonstapestry needleGauge: I did not gauge this and I gave it as a gift so I have no way to gauge it now. Oops. It was for a 2 year old.For 12 month size directions click herehereWith circular needles and black yarn:CO 66work 2 rows of K1P1 ribChange to St st and knit until 5 from CO edgeDecrease: (change to DPN when things start getting tight on the circular)R1: Knit 9, K2tog repeat for roundR2: Knit 8, K2tog repeatR3: Knit 7 k2tog repeatR4: Knit 6, k2tog repeatR5: Knit 5, K2tog repeatR6: Knit 4, k2tog repeatR7: Knit 3, k2tog repeatR8: Knit 2, k2tog repeatR9: Knit 1, K2tog repeatR10: K2tog repeatBreak yarn and pull through live stitches and secure.Weave in endsEARS:(make 2)With 2 DPNCO 31Work K1P1 rib for 6 rowsbreak yarn and pull through live stitches until ends meet to make a circle ear shape. Sew ends together and then to hat.Bow:With pink yarnCO 8Work St st for 6-8 and BO. Wrap yarn around middle to make it bow shaped.Hot glue buttons to bow and sew bow to hat between ears.