FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
12 (15, 18)” around x 9 (10, 11)” long unstretched, 18-20 (21-23, 23-25)” stretched circumference.
to fit a child (sm/m adult, l/xl adult) head.
Shown in size sm/m adult

YARN
160 (180, 200) yards DK/light worsted weight yarn.
Shown here: Farmer’s Daughter Fibers, Squish Worsted 100% Merino Superwash, 218 yards (199 meters) per 100 grams (3.53 onces): Hill Country, 1 skein.

NEEDLES and NOTIONS
16” circular needles, sizes 4 (3. 25 mm) and 6 (4 mm) or size to obtain gauge
1 set (4) double pointed needles (dpn) size 6 (4 mm)
5 stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

GAUGE
21 sts and 26 rows = 4” in St st on larger needles Adjust needle size to achieve gauge.

Notes:
The hat shown was knit from both ends of the same center pull ball of yarn, alternating rounds. 1 round from the center and 1 round from the outside, to mitigate the pooling that can occur with hand dyed skeins of yarn.