This hat is worked in the round on circular needles, from the bottom up. Beginning with a flexible brim option, which can be single or double (folded) the stranded colowork is then worked to either standard or slouchy height as you prefer.

SIZES

Infant, Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult
Approx. 12, 14, 16, 18 (20, 22, 24) in / 30, 35, 40, 45 (50, 55, 60) cm, finished hat circumference

YARN

Any DK, light worsted, or sport weight (4ply) yarn that achieves gauge (tension)

YARDAGE

Approx. total yardage:
150, 175, 200, 225 (250, 275, 300) yd / 137, 160, 183, 206 (229, 251, 274) m

NEEDLES

US 5 / 3.75mm or size needed to obtain gauge (tension), for colorwork

US 4 / 3.5mm or one size smaller than gauge (tension) needle, optional for ribbing

16 or 24in / 40 or 60cm circulars, based on circumference of size selected, and DPNs if not using magic loop for crown decreases

GAUGE (TENSION)

24 sts and 24 rnds = 4in / 10cm, over colorwork after blocking

NOTIONS

Stitch markers (one in different color)
Tapestry needle
Pompom, optional

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES

Twisted ribbing; k2tog decreases

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SAMPLES shown in the book are worked with:
Madelinetosh Tosh DK,
100% Superwash Merino Wool,
228yd / 209m per 3½oz / 100g