This pattern is worked top-down as two identical hats that are then turned so the insides face each other, and connected at the cast-on edge and brim using a row of single crochet. It can be worn with either side out.

Sizes & Finished Measurements
SL: 18(21)in head circumference

Yarn
Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend (30% Silk, 70% Merino Extrafine Wool; 150 yds/ 135m per 50g skein) colors: MC: 3055 - Olive; 1 skein; CC: 3008 – Black; 1 skein

Gauge
16 sts/28 rows = 4”/10 cm in 4x2 rib

Needles & Notions
** Needle Sizes are recommendations only. Always use needle size necessary to obtain gauge.*
16-inch US #8/5mm circular needle
1 set of 5 US #8/5mm double-point needles Alternately, use two US #8 circular needles or one long US #8 circular needle for magic loop method.
Size H crochet hook

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Skills: Working in the round using either double pointed needles or magic loop, cast on, increase, yo, ribbing, single crochet, bind off