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• This is a PDF knitting pattern.
  
  

  Gather four colors of DK weight yarn to knit this brimmed hat. Begin with a folded brim in 2x2 ribbing and then continue into the main striped pattern. The body of the hat is worked with a fun dip stitch technique that creates clusters of long stitches. The instructions include a video link demonstrating this technique. You only work with one color at a time, making this project perfect for single skeins and leftover bits of DK weight wool. Pop a pom pom on top and keep cozy with this warm winter hat!
  

• Finished Measurements
  20″ / 52cm head circumference. Measurements taken after blocking. The length is customizable.
  

  Shown on a 22.5″ / 57cm head circumference. The hat stretches to comfortably fit up to a 24″ / 61cm head circumference. You can use smaller needles to make a smaller hat or larger needle to make a larger hat.

  Yarn
  DK weight

  Yardage 
  Approximately 195yds / 178m total
  
  Color A - 120yds / 110m
  Color B - 25yds / 23m
  Color C - 25yds / 23m
  Color D - 25yds / 23m
  

  Needles 
  US 5 / 3.75mm circular in 40″ / 100cm length or size needed to obtain gauge
  
  Magic loop method is used for knitting in the round. Watch this Westknits video to assist with the magic loop technique. https://youtu.be/hpFHbHmrCcc

  You can use DPN’s if you prefer. Watch this Westknits video to assist with knitting with DPNs. https://youtu.be/y9bvVy08PeE
  
  Notions
  1 stitch marker, cable needle, tapestry needle
  

  Gauge
  20 sts & 32 rnds = 4″ / 10cm in 2x2 ribbing after blocking. The gauge measurement is taken with the fabric slightly stretched. 20 sts & 32 rnds in Dip Stitch pattern after blocking
  

  Westknits Workshops

  Venture into the world of Westknits with my series of online workshops. Westknits Workshops can be watched as many times as you like and at your own pace as you learn new knitting skills. Sign up here!

  https://www.westknits.com/collections/workshops

  Shop Yarn at Stephen & Penelope

  Find the perfect yarn for your project at Stephen & Penelope! We ship worldwide!

  https://www.stephenandpenelope.com/

  Westknits on YouTube

  Check out my videos on YouTube for some helpful tutorials and an exciting insight into the woolly world of Westknits!

  https://www.youtube.com/@StephenWest 

  All rights reserved. Pattern for personal use only.

• West Wool Tandem (100% South American Merino Wool; 252yds / 230m per 100g skein)

  Color A - Tiger (darkest main color for the brim)
  Color B - Buttercup (lightest yellow)
  Color C - Bianca (bright yellow)
  Color D - Dijon (mustard yellow)