Pattern updated Dec 28, 2014 to address the following Errata:

Knitting the Body of the Hat:

Switching to larger needle(s) and Yarn B:

Decrease round: (k5, k2tog) 11 times. k3. (69 sts).

Sarah loves Christmas, so this hat is for her ♥. This pattern calls for three weights of yarn, all scraps or part skeins. The brim is knit in Yarn A, a worsted or aran weight yarn. The body of the hat is knit in Yarn B, a bulky weight yarn, and in Yarn C, scraps of fingering or sock weight yarn, with Yarns A and B alternating (striping) every 2 rounds. Check your gauge. The brim is very stretchy and will fit many a head size, youth to adult.

Knitting is in the round, using any combo of circulars and/or dpns. Have fun with colour and texture. Eat some chocolate. Happiest of holidays xoxoxoxo.

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ONE SIZE
Finished brim will fit a head 20-24 inches/50-60cm in circumference.

WHAT YOU NEED:
Yarn A (brim): any worsted or aran weight yarn. 80yds/73m will be plenty.
Yarn B (body of the hat): a light bulky weight yarn. 150 yds/137m will be plenty.
Yarn C (for stripes): scraps of sock or fingering weight yarn in contrasting colours.
Scrap worsted, aran, or bulky weight yarns (one or more colours) for making a pom pom.
3.75mm/US#5, circular(s) or dpns, or needle size required to obtain gauge
5.5 mm/US#9, circular(s) or dpns or needle size required to obtain gauge
Tapestry Needle

GAUGE:

For Yarn A: 20 sts = 4 inches/10cm in stockinette on smaller needles
For Yarn B: 14 sts = 4 inches/10 cm in stockinette on larger needles

PATTERN NOTES:

CO = cast on
st(s) = stitch(es)
k = knit
p = purl
k2tog = knit two sts together
pm = place marker
sl 1 wyib = slip one stitch as if to purl with yarn in back