A fun little hat with a bit of slouch and colourwork. A wonderfully warming hat as you explore the West Loop of Chicago.

This is a pattern for a slouchy hat worked in the round, from the bottom rib up, and with a bit of colour.

yarn:
Double Knitting with Merino by, James C. Brett
DK; 70% Acrylic, 20% Nylon, 10% Merino
317yds (290m) / 100 grams
approx. yarn amounts:
MC - 25 (33, 35, 50) g
CC1 - 10 (14, 17, 25) g
needles:
3.5mm (us no 4) DPNs, 15cm, set of 4
4.0mm (us no 6) circular, 41cm
4.0mm (us no 6) DPNs, 15cm, set of 4
gauge: 24 sts x 28 rows = 4in/10cm measured over
stranded St st on larger needles
approximate finished size:
XS (S, M, L)
to fit head 16.75 (17.5, 21, 23) in/42.5 (44.5, 53, 58)
cm and to be worn with 1- 1.5in/2.5-4cm neg ease
additional tools:
needle to weave in ends, st marker, faux fur pom pom
(optional)