This stylish, slouchy hat is worked in the round, from the bottom up. It has a simple panel of lace and cables, which is incorporated satisfyingly into the crown decreases.Materials:

Yarn:
Worsted weight: Approx. 100 (130, 160) yards.

Needles:
US 7 /4.5mm circular needle (40 cm).
US 7 /4.5mm dpns or longer circular needle for magic loop method.

Notions:
3 stitch markers, cable needle, tapestry needle.

Sizing:
Instructions are given for child (teen / small adult, large adult).

To fit head circumference:
16-18, (18-21.5, 21.5-23) inches /
40.5-45.5 (45.5-54.5, 54.5-58.5) cm
with 1 - 3 inches / 2.5-7.5 cm of negative ease at the brim.

Hat height:
6.5 (8.5, 8.5) inches / 16.5 (21.5, 21.5) cm.

Gauge:
18 sts & 26 rows /4 inches in stockinette stitch (adjust needle size if necessary to get correct gauge).