Materials
1 skein Malabrigo Chunky (held doubled throughout)
Size 13 US knitting needles, 16" circular and double pointed
PM = place a stitch marker
K2tog = knit 2 stitches together (decrease made)
Sized for ages 4-8

Instructions
Yarn is used double stranded throughout. With 2 strands of yarn, cast on 50 stitches. Working flat (do not join into a round yet) knit 10 rows.

Next row: bind off 7 stitches, knit to the end of the row, PM, and join into a round. (Button flap made.) (43 stitches)

Knit every round until entire piece measures 5-5.5" from cast on.

Work decreases as follows:
Round 1: (K4, K2tog, PM) 6 times, (K5, K2tog, PM) once.
Round 2: Knit
Round 3: Knit around, working a K2tog before each marker.
Round 4: Knit
Rounds 5, 6 & 7: work as round 3.
Round 8: (K2tog) 4 times.
Cut the yarn and thread it through the remaining stitches, draw up tightly and secure. Weave in ends. Sew a decorative button on the flap, and use the ends to seal the flap. The button is not functional.