Sometimes a little whimsy is in order.
A textured split brim, simple stockinette body, and spirited tassels come together for a fun little hat.
Perfect to showcase that special skein of kettle dyed yarn in your stash, it works up nice and quick, great for gifting or keeping.
Add a pom pom to top it off for even more spirit!

Sizing:
Finished Measurements:
Circumference (at split brim): 18” /46 cm
Circumference (at join): 19.5” /49 cm
Length: 8.5-9” /22-23 cm
To fit head circumference of 20-22“ /51-56 cm
Note-to adjust size, increase or decrease needle size,
or use a slightly lighter or heavier yarn to get desired effect. Modeled on an adult, but also looks really great in the same size on an older child (approximately age 6 and up!)

Materials:
-145-175 yards /133-160 m Manos del Uruguay Maxima (100% Merino; 218 yards /199 m per 100 grams /3.53 ounces),
or other worsted weight yarn. Shown in M2349 Oxygen.
-US #7 /4.5 mm needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
16” /40 cm circular needles for working body
double-pointed needles for working crown decreases
-US #5 /3.75 mm needles, or 2 sizes smaller than gauge needles
16” /40 cm circular or straight needles for working split brim