Size
One size
Different sizes can be achieved by slightly altering the needle size and gauge.
Finished Measurements
21″ / 53cm head circumference, 10″ / 25cm tall from CO edge to top of hat. Measurements taken after blocking. The height of the hat is customizable.
The hat is shown on a 22.5″ / 57cm head circumference. I recommend achieving a finished hat circumference that is 1 or 2 inches (2.5 – 5cm) smaller than your actual head circumference.
The recommended gauge (15 sts = 4″ / 10cm in 3x2 ribbing) will result in a hat circumference of 21″ / 53cm. If you adjust the gauge slightly with your chosen needle size, then you can achieve these hat circumferences below. Each stitch gauge represents 4″ / 10cm in 3x2 ribbing.
14 sts = 23″ / 58cm
16 sts = 20″ / 51cm
17 sts = 19″ / 48cm
18 sts = 18″ / 46cm
Yarn
Aran weight held together with lace weight mohair
You can knit this hat without the extra strand of mohair for a simple aran weight wool version.
Yardage
150yds / 137m of each strand of yarn
Needles
US 8 / 5mm circular in 40″ / 100cm length or size needed to obtain gauge
Magic loop method is used for knitting in the round. You can use DPN's if you prefer.
Notions
1 stitch marker, cable needle, tapestry needle
Gauge
15 sts & 25 rnds = 4″ / 10cm in 3x2 ribbing after blocking
