Original Pattern by Susan Z. Douglas, adapted by Judy Alexander.

Finished size: 21¼“ (54 cm) head circumference and 8” (20.5 cm) tall with lower edge allowed to roll; to fit an adult.
Yarn: Aran-weight 3-ply yarn, about 155 yd (142 m). Fiber: Bond fleece from Gleason’s Fine Woolies Ranch, carded and pindrafted by Morro Fleece Works.

Spinning: Singles: Spun Z (right or clockwise) using long backward draw (woolen). Plying: S (left or counterclockwise), 3 plies. Yarn measurements: Yards per pound: 800. Wraps per inch: 10. Suggested substitution: Lion Brand Lion Wool Solids (100% wool; 158 yd 144 m/3 oz).

Needles: Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Crochet hook size I/9 (5.5 mm); waste yarn; cable needle (cn), tapestry needle.

Gauge: 14 sts and 36 rows = 4” (10 cm) in garter st; 24 rows from cable side of chart measure 4¼“ (11 cm) high.