This classically shaped hat was inspired by my favorite season, Autumn! It’s a simple stockinette hat, with a vertical line of falling leaves in an easy lace pattern. This lovely hand-dyed yarn adds interest to the design.

Supplies
1 hank Garage Dyeworks Auto DK (100% Superwash Merino; 100 grams/231 yards)
Size 6 (4mm) - 16” (40cm) circular needles, or size necessary to achieve gauge
Size 4 (3.5mm) - 16” (40cm) circular needles, or two sizes smaller than size necessary to achieve gauge
Size 6 (4mm) double pointed needles, or size necessary to achieve gauge
Darning needle
Stitch markers

Gauge
5.5 stitches and 7 rows = 1 inch in circular stockinette stitch on size 6 (4mm) needles, before blocking

Finished Measurements
Approximately 20.5 (22, 23.5)” circumference and 8.25” tall, before blocking

Skill Level
Advanced Beginner

For the sample, I used the colorway Primavera Loco and knit the 22” size. Pattern suggests 16” circular and double pointed needles, but you can substitute your preferred method for small circumference knitting.