Wally is a great everyday hat. I designed this for my dad who is a no fuss kind of guy. Simple lines work with pretty much any yarn and this hat is a quick knit. This “lid” will keep your “noggin” and ears super warm which is important because my dad always said “common sense is always in style” and being cold and grumpy is “the worst thing for you”. He is totally knitworthy and appreciates handmade woolens. “Do yourself a favor” and find some yarn and knit one up… “if not now… when?”
Sizing
o Child: 18” (45.7 cm) circumference
o Small: 19” (48.3 cm) circumference
o Medium: 20” (50.8 cm) circumference
o Large: 21” (53.3 cm) circumference

Gauge

Using size 7 US (4.5mm) needles; 20 stitches and 28 rows in stockinette = 4” (10cm)

Materials
- Worsted weight yarn
Paton’s Classic Wool 100% wool 1 (1, 1, 2 skeins)
“Mercury” 210 yards (192 m) 100 g

        - Size 7 US (4.5 mm) 16” Circular needle 
        - Size 7 US (4.5 mm) Double pointed needles
        - Stitch marker
        - Tapestry needle

Abbreviations
o k – knit
o k2tog – knit 2 stitches together as if they were one
o sl – slip stitch (knitwise with yarn in back)
o sl2tog – slip 2 stitches knitwise as if they were one