THE STARFIELD HAT IS A CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE PATTERN. There are two types of brim (ribbed or folded), two techniques for the star pattern (stranded colorwork or Roosimine, an Estonian inlay technique), and finally guidance for different lengths if you want a fitted beanie or more of a slouchie style. Stranded colorwork will give you a continuous design around the circumference of the hat. Roosimine is a technique that results in a design similar to embroidery, but you do it as you are knitting. This results in the pattern being only on the front of the hat, with a slightly larger design. 

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knitted.

Sizes: Newborn (6 months, 12 months, Child) Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large

To Fit Head Circumference: 14 (16, 18, 20) 22, 24, 26 in;
35 (40, 45, 50) 55, 60, 65 cm

Actual Hat Circumference: 10 (12, 14, 16) 18, 20, 22 in;
25 (30, 35, 40) 45, 50, 55 cm

This pattern is designed to be worn with 4 in of negative ease. The actual head circumference is 4 in smaller than the circumference of the head that will wear it so the hat will stretch when worn, and fit snuggly. If more or less ease is desired, choose a different size according to preference.

YARN: Fingering weight yarn in the following amounts:

RIBBED BRIM:
Main color (MC): 72 (101, 128, 166) 198, 234, 270 yds / 66 (93, 117, 152) 181, 214, 247 m; 16 (23, 29, 38) 45, 53, 61 g

FOLDED BRIM:
Main color (MC): 90 (122, 153, 195) 230, 269, 310 yds / 82 (112, 140, 178) 211, 246, 283 m; 20 (28, 35, 44) 53, 61, 71 g

COLORWORK:
Contrasting Color (CC): 18 (22, 25, 29) 32, 36, 40 yds / 17 (20, 23, 27) 30, 33, 36 m; 4 (5, 6, 7) 8, 8, 9 g

ROOSIMINE:
The motif is the same size regardless of size of hat, so required yarn is the same.
Contrasting Color (CC): 11 yds/ 10 m; (3 g)

GAUGE:
28 sts and 36 rnds = 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette stitch in the round with larger needles, blocked

NOTIONS:
Needles:

• US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle with a 16 in cord (or size required to obtain gauge)
• US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needle with a 16 in cord (cord can be longer if knitting the folded brim)
• Your choice of method for small diameter knitting for the top (i.e. double pointed needles or magic loop)
• 5-11 Stitch markers (depending on size)
• Tapestry needle

Tech Edited by Snooptigger crafts
Pattern layout by Cardinal Innovative, McKLong