ABOUT
This hat is the third pattern in the Mountain Winter Set of patterns, created for the Winter Solstice Collection from Explorer Knits + Fibers. This hat is designed to use one skein of yarn. The hat is worked from the top down, starting at the crown and increasing. The pattern includes 3 sizes, and the fabric created is very stretchy.

Note: the mittens in the last photo are Mountain Mittens & the Cowl is Mountain Cowl

SIZES
Size 1 | Head Circumference 20 inches / 50cm

Size 2 | Head Circumference 22 inches / 56cm

Size 3 | Head Circumference 24 inches / 61

The fabric is very stretchy and the hat should fit with negative ease. The sample in the photos is Size 2.

YARN REQUIREMENTS
Your yardage will depend on gauge, below are suggested ranges

Size 1: 150 yards / 138 meters
Size 2: 175 yards / 160 meters
Size 3: 200 yards / 183 meters

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
3.5mm
Circular needles of length 80cm / 32 inches (for magic loop) or preferred small circumference needles

GAUGE
24 sts x 34 rows = 4 inch / 10cm square
BLOCKED

NOTIONS
Darning needle
Scissors