Sizes
XS/S (M/L), to fit minimum 16–18 (18–20)“ / 40.5–45.5 (45.5–51) cm head circumference.

Finished Measurements
Circumference after increases: 25¼ (28¾)“ / 64 (73) cm

Yarn
The Yarn Collective Bloomsbury DK, Merino Wool (263 yds / 240 m per 3.5 oz /100 g), 1 skein (approx 154 (186) yds / 141 (171) m total).

Shown in Size M/L in Moss.

Needles
US 5 / 3.75mm needles or size to obtain gauge
US 4 / 3.5mm needles or one size smaller than used to obtain gauge, for ribbing
US 3 / 3.25mm needles or one size smaller than needles for ribbing, for tubular cast on
(2) US 5 / 3.75mm double pointed needles or same size as larger needles above (for I-cord top knot)

Gauge
24 sts and 32 rounds = 4in / 10 cm in stockinette stitch with larger needles

Notions
(1) stitch marker for beginning of round; 6(7) additional stitchmarkers for decrease rounds
yarn needle
cable needle

Skills
knitting in the round
optional tubular cast on (directions given)
cabling
increases
decreases
I-cord for decorative top (directions given)