This pattern is also available at a discount in an ebook with the Aspenglow Cowl.

The stitch pattern on this hat is such a delight to work! And it knits up fast using bulky yarn; several of the test knitters finished their hats in less than a day. A great showcase for multicolored yarn, this will also look great with solid/ tonal yarn. The pattern includes sizing for kids and adults. It is a beginner-friendly pattern.

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Sizes
Child (adult S, M, L)
Finished circumference, measured 1” above brim: 17 (19, 21, 23)“/ 42.5 (47.5, 52.5, 57.5) cm
To fit heads up to 19 (21, 23, 25)”/ 47.5 (52.5, 57.5, 62.5) cm
Hat height: 8 (9, 9.5, 10)“/ 20 (22.5, 23.5, 25) cm

Gauge: 16 sts and 20 rows to 4”/ 10 cm in stockinette stitch

Yarn: Approximately 60 (75, 90, 105) grams bulky yarn(also known as 12-ply or chunky depending on your region; 7 wpi {wraps per inch} if you gauge yarn that way.) The sample was worked with Malabrigo Mecha, a 100% wool yarn with 130 yards/ 100 grams.

Needles: US 10/ 6.0 mm and US 9/ 5.5 mm or size needed to achieve gauge plus one size smaller
This hat is worked in the round.
A 16”/40 cm circular needle will be comfortable for all but the child size. For the child size, and for all sizes as tthe number of stitches decreases at the crown, you will need dpns or a long circular needle, if you prefer the Magic Loop method

Other tools/ notions: Stitch marker for beginning of round. Yarn needle.

Skills required: knit, purl, k2tog, slip.

Pattern support: Designer email is included in the pattern in case you have questions.