Materials:
Main (body, arms, feet): Loops & Threads, Soft Classic Solid, Taupe, < 1 skein
Accent 1 (outline): Loops & Threads, Soft Classic Solid, Mocha, < 1 skein
Accent 2 (cheeks, tummy): Loops & Threads, Impeccable, Heather, < 1 skein
If desired, the Main and Accent 2 colours may be the same.

Needles #1 4.0 mm (size 6) cable and / or double pointed needles or one size smaller than #2
Needles #2 4.5 mm (size 7) cable and / or double pointed needles or whatever size is needed for the gauge
Needles #3 5.0 (size 8) cable and / or double pointed needles or one size larger than #2sed for hat with lining)
Tapestry Needle
4-5 inch pompom

Abbreviations:
K Knit
P Purl
K2tog Knit two together
DPN double pointed needles

Gauge:
Using the #2 size needles: 17 stitches and 24 rows makes a 10 cm (3.9 inch) square. Stranding in this hat requires running the unused yarn behind your work. Make sure to keep these runs relaxed, or the hat will be too tight.

Notes:

• I recommend reading through the entire pattern before you begin.
• This pattern is written in US terms.
• To slightly increase or decrease the size of the hat, adjust the size of your needles.
• The brim of the hat is made with the #1 needles. To make the main part of the hat switch to a larger size. To make a hat WITHOUT using a lining use the #2 needles for the main part of the hat. To make a hat WITH the lining, use the #3 needles for the main part of the hat, and the #2 needles for the lining. Using a lining helps to hide messy runs. Don’t worry if your hat feels a little snug to start, as it relaxes with wear. You can stretch it overnight over a pot if you want it to speed the process.
• When using one 2 colours, this pattern works well for double knitting. To do this, introduce two strands after knitting the brim, or, double knit a solid border instead of a rib
• Throughout this knit I use a cable needle as it’s easier to keep a good tension over the stranded section this way. At the decrease I switch to 4 DPNs, splitting the stitches evenly between 3 needles and knitting with the fourth.
• Because this pattern is worked in the round, I prefer to work all stitches through the back loop as it’s quicker (for me).
• When using 3 colours, this is a challenging pattern with lots of long floats. I recommend catching your floats every 2-3 stitches, keeping a relaxed stitch, and checking you work every row to ensure you haven’t pulled it too tight. If you’re new to stranded knitting, try simplifying the hat to use 2 colours by combining the Main and Accent 2 colours.