This hat is worked in the round from the bottom up. Instructions for the pattern stitch are written row by row.

Finished measurements
Circumference – 19” (48 cm) Length – 10” (25 cm)

Materials
1 Hank BERROCO ULTRA ALPACA NATURAL (100 grs / 215 yds), #62501 Sunflower Seeds
16” Length circular knitting needle, size 7 (4.5 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
16” Length circular knitting needle, size 6 (4 mm)
Double pointed knitting needles (dpn) size 7 (4.5 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Stitch marker
Pom Pom (optional)

Gauge
20 sts = 4” (10.2 cm); 28 rnds = 4” (10.2 cm)in St st
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE