Watkins is a quick to knit hat sized for everyone in the family. The knitted braid offers a firm but stretchy brim and keeps the knitting interesting. This is a great hat for beginners wanting a new challenge and experienced knitters needing a “quick fix” project.

MATERIALS
Yarn: bulky weight yarn

• Main Color (MC): 60 (65, 75, 90, 110) yd / 55 (60, 70, 85, 100) m (includes enough for pom-pom)
• Contrast Color (CC): 11 yd / 10 m

Needles:
US 9 / 5.5 mm and US 10.5 / 6.5 mm

Notions: 1 stitch marker, 2.5 in / 6.5 cm pom-pom maker (optional), and tapestry needle for weaving ends.

GAUGE
13 stitches and 18 rows to 4 inches / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch using larger needles

SIZES
Baby (toddler, child, adult small, adult large)

FINISHED CIRCUMFERENCE
16.25 (17.5, 18.75, 20, 21.25) in / 41 (44, 47, 50, 53) cm