Skill Level
Easy
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 [16.25, 17.5, 20, 22.5]” / 35 [41.5, 44.5, 51, 57] 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 height.
Notions
Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure, 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 obtain gauge
Crown: Same needle size as the body using preferred needles for a small circumference (magic loop or double-pointed needles)
Yarn Requirements
111 [153, 186, 239, 306] yds / 101 [140, 170, 219, 280] m fingering weight yarn
Suggested Yarn
Ancient Arts Yarn — Socknado
80% Superwash Merino 20% Nylon
385 yds (352 m) / 3.5 oz (100 g)
Colour: Whoville
https://ancientartsfibre.com/
Gauge
32 stitches by 40 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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