This hat is worked in the round from the bottom up. The stitch pattern is a combination of 1x1 cables. The crown decreases are hidden within the cables.

Yarn
Miss Babs Kaweah
100% American Superwash Merino Wool; 280 yd/4 oz (255 m/115 g) skeins
1 skein, shown in Semi-Sweet Chocolate

Or approximately 190 (210, 230) yards/170 (190, 210) meters of DK weight yarn.

Finished Measurements
Sizes: S (M, L)
To fit head size: 20 (22, 24)”/50 (55, 60) cm
Brim circumference: 19 (20¾, 22½)”/47.5 (52, 56.5) cm
Depth: 10¼ (10½, 10¾)”/25.5 (26.5, 27) cm
Shown in size 20¾”/52 cm, to be worn with 1-1½”/2.5-4 cm negative ease.

Needles
US 6 4.0 mm circular needle, 16-24”/40-60 cm long, or size to obtain gauge
US 6 4.0 mm circular needle, set of 5 double-pointed needles or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round or size to obtain gauge

Gauge
Blocked: 18.5 stitches and 30 rounds = 4”/10 cm in Cable Stitch.
Unblocked: 20 stitches and 33.5 rounds = 4”/10 cm in Cable Stitch.

Notions
Cable needle
Row counter (optional)
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle