London calling, now don't look to us
Phoney Beatlemania has bitten the dust
London calling, see we ain't got no swing
Cept for the ring of that truncheon thing
London calling, yes, I was there, too
An' you know what they said? Well, some of it was true!
London calling at the top of the dial
And after all this, won't you give me a smile
London Calling …
… I never felt so much alive, alive, alive …
- The Clash

Channel your inner Clash hipster, or just stay warm with this superbulky, adjustable hat. The button band is knit flat in textured linen stitch, making the most of a variegated yarn and creating a cozy covering for your ears. The hat is then joined and knit in the round to the crown; finally, the band is closed with two buttons, for a fast finished knit that looks great in both multi and classic colors.

Techniques & Skills Used: longtail CO, knit/purl, decreasing, knitting in the round.

Size: Small (Large), 21 (24)“ finished circumference.

Yarn: Malabrigo Rasta (100% merino wool, 90 yards); 1 skein, or approximately 65 (70) yards of superbulky yarn. Sample size S shown in Zarzamora.

Other Materials: US 15 40” circular needle for Magic Loop, or size to match gauge; US 15 straight needle to overlap band; Stitch markers (6); Yarn needle or 6.5mm crochet hook; 7/8” buttons (2); Matching sewing thread and needle.

Gauge: 8 st and 14 rows/4” in stockinette stitch; 8 st and 20 rows/4” in linen stitch.

The button band is approximately 2.5” wide, with an additional 6 (7)” of hat above it. The depth of the crown produces a beanie-style hat; for a slouchier fit, knit more rounds before beginning the crown decreases.