Skill Level
Intermediate
Size Information
Baby [Toddler, Child/Teen, Adult, Large Adult]
16 [18, 20, 22, 24]” / 40.5 [45.5, 51, 56, 61] cm — adult sizes are in bold throughout the pattern to help differentiate the multiple sizes.
Finished Measurements
13.75 [15.25, 18.25, 20, 21.5]” / 34.5 [38, 46, 49.5, 53.5] cm circumference — select a size from the finished measurements that is 1-3” / 2.5-7.5 cm smaller than your head circumference. This hat is worn with negative ease. 6.5 [7.25, 8, 9, 10]” / 16.5 [18.5, 20.5, 23, 25.5] cm in length.
Notions
Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure, cable needle, stitch marker (1), pompom (optional)
Suggested Needles
Brim: US1.5 (2.5 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needles, or one size smaller than needles used for gauge
Body: US2 (2.75 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needles, or the size required to get gauge
Crown: Same needle size as the body using preferred needles for a small circumference (magic loop or double-pointed needles)
Yarn Requirements
118 [152, 204, 256, 304] yds / 108 [139, 187, 234, 278] m fingering weight yarn
Suggested Yarn
Oink Pigments — Sock
90% Superwash Merino 10% Nylon
420 yds (384 m) / 3.5 oz (100 g)
Colour: Gecko Meadow
www.oinkpigments.com
Gauge
34 stitches by 44 rounds in pattern motif on larger needles = 4” / 10 cm, after blocking. Gauge is crucial in obtaining the correct fit. Changes in gauge will cause a size difference for both your finished hat and the yardage requirements for your project.
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