SKILL:
Intermediate - this hat looks beautiful because it has lots of twisted stitches and cables. Be prepared! but do it cause it’s worth it :)

YARN:
Approximately 250-275 yds (229-251m) of fingering weight wool. Sample uses Snow Capped Yarns, Olde Salt Collection, Egg Island in Blowing Sixty.

GAUGE:
30 sts x 38 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stocking stitch, blocked (row gauge is not critical)

NEEDLES:
US #3 / 3.25 mm or size needed to obtain gauge

ADDITIONAL TOOLS:
Cable needle, 7 stitch markers (1 stitch marker should be different to indicate beginning of round)

FINISHED DIMENSIONS:
To fit an average youth/adult head
Approximately 15” (38 cm) unstretched / 23” (58.5 cm) stretched

Pattern is fully charted and has complete written instructions.
If you love charts only, print pages 1,2,5.
If you love written instruction only, print pages 1-4.

This hat is easily adapted in length to make it a beanie or a much longer slouchy hat but be aware this will effect the amount of yarn used.

SKOOKUM - skoo-kuh m - finely detailed; excellent; first-rate

Great care has been taken to ensure this pattern is error free through editing and testing. If you find an error please contact me through pm or via email (eviescottdesigns at gmail dot com) and I will help sort things out.