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Sizes: 1 (2, 3)
Finished brim circumference: 40 (48, 52)cm / 15¾ (18¾, 20½)“ – to be worn with 5-10cm / 2”-4” negative ease.

Yarn: Julie Asselin Journey Sport (sportweight; 80% Merino (Rambouillet), 20% wool (Targhee); 192m / 210yds per 56g skein)
Sample 1 Shade: Charbon; 2 skeins
Sample 2 Shade: Champignons; 2 skeins
OR approx. 254 (277, 298)m / 278 (303, 326)yds of sportweight yarn

Gauge: Size 1 ONLY:
35 sts & 42 rows = 10cm / 4” over 1x1 rib on 3mm needles, after blocking.
One 28-st rep of Chart = 8cm / 3¼“ wide, after blocking.
Sizes 2 & 3 ONLY:
29 sts & 37 rows = 10cm / 4” over 1x1 rib pattern on 3.5mm needles, after blocking.
One 28-st rep of Chart = 9.5cm / 3¾” wide, after blocking.

Needles: Size 1 ONLY: 3mm / US 2.5 needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round
Sizes 2 & 3 ONLY: 3.5mm / US 4 needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

Notions: 5 stitch markers (including one unique marker for beg of round), cable needle, pom pom maker (optional), tapestry needle

Notes: Overstory is worked in the round from the bottom up. The ribbed brim transitions into a cabled pattern before the crown is shaped with decreases.