While scaling the craggy cliffs of Mt. Apollo, wear this woolly cap to keep your dome warm. Or just while you’re out walking your dog… either way, grand adventures are better with a warm head!

Materials

1 skein of Grumpy Gnome from Gnome River Yarns (100% Merino; 436 yds / 100 grams)
-shown in “Brunette”, Adult Small
-shown in “Gnome’s Hat”, Adult Large
size US 4 / 3.5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge), 16” circular
size US 4 / 3.5 mm double pointed needles (or preferred needles for small circumference knitting)
size US 2 / 3.0 mm (or two sizes smaller than gauge needle), 16” circular
Stitch markers (1 unique for BOR, 3 others to mark decreases) Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)

Gauge

32 stitches = 4” in stockinette stitch, blocked

Size

2 sizes Adult Small (Large)
Finished hat measures 18” (20”), to fit a 18 – 22” (20 – 24”) head circumference.