Balloons hat by Romi- Dame La Lata

Balloons hat

Knitting
November 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
144 - 241 yards (132 - 220 m)
To fit head 55-60cm / 21-23in circumference
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Pattern Notes
This hat is worked from bottom to top. After a short section of 1x1 rib, the cable body is worked, following the written or chart instructions.

Skills
-work in the round
-knit cables (it is not mandatory, but it helps to make it easier)
I have make a small photo tutorial for show how to do the cable stitch

Yarn
2 balls of Garnstudio Drops Cotton Merino (50% Wool, 50% Cotton) (110 meters / 50 grams); color: 15, mustard
Or any DK weight yarn. I have spent 60 grams.

Needles and notions
-3.5 mm circular needle (40cm / 16in) for the brim
-4 mm circular needle (40cm / 16in) for the body of the hat; and 4 mm dpns for decrease section (or your preferred type for working hat circumference)
-2 auxiliary needles
-1 stitch marker and 9 extra markers to separate chart repeats
-Tapestry needle
-Scissors

Gauge
21 sts and 28 rounds to 10cm / 4in over stockinette stitch
24 sts and 28 rounds to 10cm / 4in over cable stitches
Gauge are after blocking and without stretching the garment, using 4 mm needle.

Size
To fit head 55-60cm / 21-23in circumference

Measurements
Brim circumference: 44cm / 17in
Length from brim to top: 21cm / 8in
Measurements are after blocking and without stretching the garment.