The hat is worked from the bottom up in a 1x1 rib pattern. Delicate V-shaped lines emerge at the center, created through a combination of decreases and increases. The crown is carefully shaped with decreases on either side, and the hat is finished seamlessly using Kitchener Stitch.

SIZES
S (M) L

Given sizes are designed to fit the head circumference of:
52–54 (55–57) 58–60 cm 20.5–21.3 (21.6–22.4) 22.8–23.6 in

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (measured flat, without stretching)
A – hat width
20.5 (22) 23.5 cm 8.1 (8.7) 9.3 in
B – folded brim height
8 (8.5) 9 cm 3.1 (3.3) 3.5 in
C – hat height after folding
23 (24) 25 cm 9 (9.4) 9.8 in

YARN

FINE MERINO WOOL (100% superwash merino)
50 g = 105 m 1.8 oz = 115 yds
Consumption: 2 (3) 3 skeins
Color: 3729 Rusty Brown

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
Circular needles:
3 mm US 2.5 / 40 or 80 cm 16 or 32 in
3.5 mm US 4 / 40 or 80 cm 16 or 32 in
Or double-pointed needles:
3 mm US 2.5
3.5 mm US 4

Notions:
stitch markers, a tapestry needle, scissors

GAUGE:
29 sts x 36 rnds = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in
in rib pattern worked in the round on 3.5 mm US 4 needles

The swatch should be washed and blocked flat, without stretching.