Knit from the front to the back of the head in one piece this hat uses short rows to smoothly curve the hat. The ribbed band is worked afterwards to ensure a good fit on the head.

To Fit Head Circumference up to: 19 1/4 (21 1/4, 23 3/4)” (49 54, 60.5cm)
2” (5cm) negative ease recommended.

Finished Measurements
Hat Circumference: 17 1/4 (19 1/4, 21 3/4)” (44 49, 55.5cm)
Size 19 1/4” (49cm) modeled with 2” (5cm) of negative ease.

Materials
Yarn
1 (1, 1) skein Cascade Longwood, 100% merino, 3.53oz (100g), 191yds (175m), Color, 11.

Needles & Notions
1 US size 7 (4.5mm) circular needle, 16” (40cm) length
Adjust needle size as necessary to achieve gauge.
US size G (4mm) crochet hook, waste yarn, stitch markers, cable needle, safety pins or waste yarn for Japanese short rows, tapestry needle.

Errata:
After rows 1-20 are worked the first time on subsequent row 1 you will ‘knit to marker’ at the start of your work.