Mini Take Heart

>[Order your print copy of *Mini Pom* via Pom Pom!][1] > >Following the wonderfully successful beginner book, *[Knit How][5]*, and our pullover and sock compendiums, *[Ready Set Raglan][3]* and *[Ready Set Socks][4]*, we thought it was about time we let kids in on the action too! > >A collection of 11 versatile knitting and crochet patterns for kids aged 0-10, *Mini Pom* reimagines classic grown-up patterns from the archives of Pom Pom for our tiny friends, as well as some just-for-kids designs, all in the fun and modern style we’re known for. **Sizes:** 1 (2, 3) To fit: Baby (Toddler, Child) Finished circumference: 37 (42.5, 46.5)cm / 14 1⁄2 (16 3⁄4, 18 1⁄4)" **Yarn:** approximately 125 (175, 200)m / 136 (190, 218)yds of DK-weight yarn **John Arbon Textiles** Knit by Numbers DK (DK-weight; 100% Merino wool; 250m/273yds per 100g skein) Sample 1 (Aqua version) Royce (age 10 mths) and Sylvie (age 2) are shown wearing a size 2. Shade: Aqua (KBN97); 1 skein Sample 2 (Purple version) Sylvie (age 2) and Sabine (age 5) are shown wearing a size 3. Shade: Purple (KBN30); 1 skein Sample 3 (Beige version) Sample shown is size 1. Shade: Beige (KBN115); 1 skein **Gauge:** 26.5 sts & 27 rows = 10cm / 4" over cable pattern on 4mm needles after blocking. 28 sts & 32 rows = 10cm / 4" over twisted ribbing on 3.5mm needle after blocking. **Needles:** 3.5mm / US 4 circular needle, 40cm / 16" length 4mm / US 6 circular needle, 40cm / 16" length AND needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking. **Notions:** 1 stitch marker, cable needle, tapestry needle, 3.5 (4.5, 5)cm / 1 1⁄2 (1 3⁄4, 2)" pompom maker (optional) **Notes:** Hat is worked from the bottom up with long circular needles, using the Magic Loop method. A shorter circumference, like 40cm / 16", can be used instead for Size 2 & 3. However, DPNs will also be needed for working the decreases in the crown. Size 1 is too small for this method but can be worked just using DPNs. Adult version published in [Take Heart: A Transatlantic Knitting Journey.][2] [1]: https://pompommag.com/products/mini-pom-happy-knits-for-little-kids [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/take-heart [5]: https://pompommag.com/collections/books/products/knit-how [3]: https://pompommag.com/collections/books/products/ready-set-raglan [4]: https://pompommag.com/collections/books/products/ready-set-socks-sock-designs-for-every-knitter