YARN: Scheepjes Merino Soft (50% merino/ 25% acrylic/ 25%micro) 50g =105m. Colours no. 600 and 636.
Or use any other DK or Aran weight yarn
Yarn Consumption ca 50-70 g of each colour (light colour 1 skein, dark colour 2 skeins). The sample hat weights (with tassel) 108 g / 3.8 oz

NEEDLES AND OTHER TOOLS: 16´ (40 cm) circular needles or DPNs (double pointed needles) in US 2.5/ 3,0 mm. If you are slouchy knitter take US 2/ 2,75 mm needles. You need Scissors, stitch marker

SKILL LEVEL: Advance Beginner/ Intermediate
SIZE: The hat is an average adult size to fit head circ. 55-60 cm (21.3-23.6´´). If you want smaller/ bigger size- do less/more sections, less/more rounds up or use smaller/larger needles.

GAUGE: 26 sts x 44 rows = 4´´ (10 cm). Make sure to obtain correct gauge, adjust needle size if needed. Total 150 sts

TECHNIQUES USED: Knitting, Purling, Decrease, Slip stitch