This pattern is written for two different gauges…fingering weight OR aran weight.
4 head sizes available for each

Version #1 – thinnest and stretchiest hat

Yarn needed:
1 skein MILLE COLORI BABY wool/50 gram/207 yds
1 skein NORD alpaca/wool/polyamide/50 gram/191 yds

Tools Needed:
Circular needle 16” and set of five Double Pointed needles US #3 (or as needed for gauge)
note: 32” circular for magic loop knitting may used in place of double pointed needles
8 Ring/clip Markers
Darning needle
Tape measure.
4 sizes (actual measurement): small 18.5”, medium 20”, large 21.5”, xlarge 23”
Hat depth: 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9”
Knitted length: 15, 16, 17, 18” OR Turned up brim knitted length: 20, 21, 22, 23”
Suggested Gauge: 6 stitches=1”

Version #2
Version #2 – warmest and thickest hat

Yarn needed:
1 skein LAMB’S PRIDE aran weight wool/mohair/4 oz/190yds
1 skein PRAIRIE SPUN DK wool/100 gram/256 yds

Tools Needed:
Circular needle 16” and set of 5 Double Pointed needles US #8 (or as needed for gauge)
note: 32” circular for magic loop knitting may used in place of double pointed needles
8 Ring/clip Markers
Darning needle
Tape measure.
4 sizes: small 19.5”, medium 21”, large 23, xlarge 24.75”
lengths: 16, 17, 18, 19”
Suggested Gauge: 4.5 stitches=1”