Size
1 [2, 3]
Finished Measurements
18 [21, 23]″ / 46 [53, 58]cm head circumference. Measurements taken after blocking. The length is customizable.
I recommend selecting a size that is 2 – 3″ / 5 – 8cm smaller than your actual head circumference. Size 2 is shown on a 22.5″ / 57cm head circumference.
Yarn
DK weight held together with lace weight mohair. You can knit this hat without the extra strand of mohair for a simple DK weight wool version.
Yardage
190 [210, 230]yds / 174 [192, 210]m of each strand of yarn
Needles
US 5 / 3.75mm circular in 40″ / 100cm length or one size smaller than larger needle
US 6 / 4mm 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, tapestry needle
Gauge
20 sts & 30 rnds = 4″ / 10cm in 2x2 ribbing using smaller needles (US 5 / 3.75mm recommended) after blocking
23 sts & 28 rnds = 4″ / 10cm in pattern using larger needles (US 6 / 4mm recommended) after blocking
