The larger needles should be used for the gauge swatch.

This pattern is knitted in the round and requires circular or double-pointed needles, as well as a cable needle.

There is a matching pullover.

Yardages for the hat are estimates. The yardage given in the pattern is for both this hat and the matching pullover as follows:

• Size 2: 720 yards
• Size 4: 960 yards
• Size 6: 960 yards
• Size 8: 1200 yards

Instructions for the hat cover two sizes: Child’s 2-4 and child’s 6-8.