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This easy-to-knit hat is the second in my head-hugging watchcap series (Plain Jack & Jane Watchman’s cap is also available in my Ravelry Store). This pattern features a simple upper -- body and crown -- and a choose-your-adventure style ribbing.

This hat can be knitted in one or two colors, though this one looks best in two to show off the ribbing. There are two ribbings to choose from: Bamboo and Mistake Rib. Both are knitted from the wrong side of the fabric to facilitate easy transition from a fun rib into the body.

This pattern features a written tutorial for custom hat body length-sizing, and there are also links in the pattern to some pom-pom tutorials if you’d like to embellish you cap!

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Finished hat circumference (meant to be worn with 1-2in/2.5-5cm of negative ease): 10(12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22) in/25(30, 36, 41, 46, 48, 51, 53, 56) cm
To snugly fit head circumference: 12(14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24) in/30(36, 41, 46, 51, 53, 56, 58, 61) cm
Approximate corresponding ages: Preemie (newborn, 6-12mo, toddler, child, teen/SM adult, M adult, L adult, XL adult) (Note: Ages are estimates only. For best results, measure recipient’s head circumference before beginning).
Finished length as written (including length of ribbed fold): 6.25(7, 8, 10, 11.25, 12.25, 12.5, 14, 14.5) in/16(18, 23, 25.5, 28.5, 31, 32, 35.5, 37) cm
Finished length from top of crown to base of earlobe (excludes ribbed fold): 4.25(5, 5.75, 6.5, 7.25, 8, 8.25, 9, 9.5) in/11(12.5, 14.5, 16.5, 18.5, 20, 21, 23, 24) cm
Yarn: Worsted weight, such as Rowan Pure Wool Worsted, Cascade 220, or any yarn that achieves the correct gauge.
Gauge: 20sts/24rows/4inch/10cm in stockinette stitch to create a soft, pliable fabric with moderate stretch. Take time to save time: Check your gauge!
Estimated yarn amounts
One-color hat, Color (A) only: 45(64, 90, 125, 145, 156, 185, 204, 216) yds/41(58, 82, 114, 133, 143, 169, 186, 198) m
Two-color hat, Color (A)/Color (B): 20/35(27/50; 35/65; 47/90; 55/103; 57/110; 67/130; 73/142; 78/150) yds/20/33(25/46; 32/60; 43/83; 51/95; 53/101; 62/120; 66/130; 72/138) m
Materials: US6/4mm 16in/41cm circular needles and US6/4mm dpns or any needles that help achieve gauge; 6 stitch markers. (Note: For smaller sizes, dpns may be used instead of circular needles throughout pattern to accommodate the smaller number of stitches.)

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This pattern has been tested by the best, eagle-eyed knitters around. Enjoy!