This slouchy hat features corrugated ribbing and a subtle snowflake motif. It is perfect for those cold, winter days when you just want to bundle all of your messy hair into a warm, woolen hat and still look stylish.

CONSTRUCTION NOTES
This accessory is worked in the round from the brim to the crown. Directions for the Cable Cast On method and the M1L (Make One Left) Increase are included in the Special Techniques section. When not working with a yarn, it can be carried loosely up the inside of the hat.

SIZE
One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Brim Circumference: 19” 48.5 cm.
Height: 14” 35.5 cm.

YARN
Blind Buck Farms Bulky: 100% wool, Finn mix; 66 yds 60.5 m per skein.
Color A: Berry Patch; 1 skein.
Color B: Green; 1 skein.

NEEDLES
US #10½ 6.5 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge; 16” 40 cm circular needles.
US #10 6.0 mm, or one size smaller than gauge needles; 16” 40 cm circular needles.
Optional: double-pointed needles for small-circumference knitting.
US #8 5.0 mm, or three sizes smaller than gauge needles; 16” 40 cm circular needles.

NOTIONS
Stitch marker
Blunt tapestry needle
Blocking pins, if desired.

GAUGE
17 sts and 18 rnds = 4” 10 cm in stranded colorwork on largest needles, after blocking.

REQUIRED SKILLS
Basic knitting skills
Charted instructions
Knitting in the round
Small-Circumference knitting
Stranded colorwork