Sizes
[One Size]
Different sizes can be achieved by using a smaller or larger needle to achieve a slightly looser or tighter gauge. The sample size is worked with a gauge of 18 sts = 4″ / 10cm in 1x1 twisted ribbing.If you use a smaller needle and get 20 sts = 4″ / 10cm in 1x1 twisted ribbing, then you will get a smaller hat that is about 18″ / 46cm circumference.If you use a larger needle and get 16 sts = 4″ / 10cm in 1x1 twisted ribbing, then you will get a larger hat that is about 22.5″ / 57cm circumference.
Finished measurements
20″ / 51cm head circumference, 9.5″ / 24cm tall from brim edge to the top of the hat. Measurements taken after blocking.
The hat is shown on a 22.5″ / 57cm head circumference. I recommend achieving a finished hat circumference that is 1 or 2 inches (2.5 – 5cm) smaller than your actual head circumference for a snug fit.
Yarn
DK weight held together with lace weight mohairYou can knit this hat without the extra strand of mohair for a simple DK weight wool version.
Yardage
229yds / 210m of each strand of yarn
Needles
US 7 / 4.5mm circular in 40″ / 100cm length or size needed to obtain gauge
Magic loop method is used for knitting in the round. Watch this Westknits video to assist with the magic loop technique. https://youtu.be/hpFHbHmrCcc
You can use DPNs if you prefer. Watch this Westknits video to assist with knitting with DPNs. https://youtu.be/y9bvVy08PeE
Notions
1 stitch marker, tapestry needle
Gauge
18 sts & 28 rnds = 4″ / 10cm in twisted ribbing
24 sts & 28 rnds = 4″ / 10cm in 1x1 twisted ribbing smock stitch after blocking
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