Head Circumference: 55 (58) cm

Gauge:
• 6 mm needles: Stockinette stitch, 10 × 10 cm = 13 sts × 20 rows (after washing, before felting)
• 5 mm needles: Double knitting, 5 cm = 10 rows

Needles: 6 mm (main), 5 mm (for double knitting)

Materials:
• Sandnes Garn Fritidsgarn (50 g, 70 m) – 2 (2) balls
• Flat hat brim (short side / brim length: 5.5 cm, long side / width: 17.5 cm) (optional)

Construction:
The brim-covering piece and the long band that wraps around the head are joined using double knitting to form the base structure of the hat. From there, stitches are worked upward along the circumference to the crown to complete the hat.
The hat brim is optional and the hat can also be made without inserting a brim.

Finishing / Felting:
After the hat is finished, it is felted to create a dense, structured texture similar to ready-made felt hats.

In the sample, the knitted fabric was first washed in hot water and then placed in a tumble dryer with one towel for about 20 minutes or longer to achieve felting.

Check the texture and size during the felting process, as the hat may shrink as it felts. Stop felting once the desired texture and fit are achieved.