Scarlet Holiday instructions include two options: (1) Without buttons, the brim is worked entirely in a faux-cable rib. (2) With buttons, three stitches on brim worked in stockinette creates a smooth surface between faux-cable rib pattern to sew buttons. Bottom-up construction; worked in the round from brim to crown. Option to shorten crown length. Written instructions, no chart. The yarn used was chosen for its drape. If substituting yarn, look for a yarn with drape, perhaps a wool/silk or a wool/alpaca blend. Hat can be made shorter and less floppy by working the crown approximately 1 inch/2.5 cm shorter.

Measurements
Width: Brim 15.5 inches/39.5 cm circumference (unstretched)
Brim 21-24 inches/53.5-61 cm circumference (stretched as worn)
Length: Brim 3 inches/7.5 cm.
Cast-on edge to top of hat approximately 10 inches/25.5 cm

Materials
Yarn
Madelintosh Tosh DK (100% Super wash Merino Wool; 225 yds/206 m per 3.9 oz/11 g skein); 1 skein Color: Tart

Notions
Stitch marker. Yarn needle (darning needle). Optional: three to five, 1/2-5/8”/20.5 cm buttons

Skills Required
Knit & purl. Cast-on, bind-off. Slip stitches. Increasing and decreasing. Working in the round on circular needles and/or magic loop or two circular needles. Working small circumference in the round on DPNs, with magic loop, or with two circulars.

Pattern 4 color pages

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