From the pattern: “The crown facing is worked in the round, then stitches are worked back and forth in rows, using the intarsia technique.” Other pieces are worked separately and sewn together.

Skill Level: Intermediate

YARN:
About 185 yd (169 m) each of three colors of light worsted-weight (Light #3) yarn.

WE USED:
Reynolds Saucy (100% mercerized cotton; 185 yd [169 m]/100 g):
#800 white, #361 red, and #251 blue, 185 yd (169 m) each.

NEEDLES:
Size 6 (4 mm): 16” (40-cm) circular (cir).
Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16” (40-cm) cir.

NOTIONS:
Marker (m); tapestry needle; 3?4 yd (68.5 cm) of 1” (2.5-cm) -wide non-roll elastic; sharp-point sewing needle and white sewing thread; long, straight pins with colored heads; 1?4 yd (23 cm) vinyl-faced foam about 1?8” (3 mm) thick for brim (available at fabric stores); 5?8” (1.5 cm) smooth, rounded-face shank button for top of crown; crochet hook F (3.75 mm).