“Needles: You can use any one of the following needles in the size needed to obtain your desired gauge:

One 16-inch circular needle

One set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles

One 32- to 40-inch circular needle

Two 16-inch circular needles

If you are working a rolled stockinette brim, you will need another needle of the same type, one size smaller than that used to obtain your desired gauge.

Approximate Yardages for 16–20” Hat
Gauge in Stockinette Approximate Yardage
3 sts/inch 60–90 yards
4 sts/inch 85–125 yards
5 sts/inch 100–160 yards
6 sts/inch 135–225 yards
7 sts/inch 165–250 yards

Notions:

Stitch marker

Seaming “