Checkered Hat in Merino No. 5

Note: 2 balls of Merino No. 5 will make 2 adult size hats in inverse colors or 4 children size hats in inverse colors. For one adult hat, you will need approximately 95g of C1 and 55g of C2.

Pattern level: Beginner

Materials:

• Loopy Mango Merino No. 5 Yarn 74 yds 68 m | 150 g 5.3 oz each, 100% merino wool
• Size US 15 (10 mm) circular needles 20’’ (50 cm) in length
• Size US 19 (15 mm) circular needles 20’’ (50 cm) in length

Gauge:
Rib stitch on size 15 (10 mm): 8.5 sts/4’’, 11 rows/4’’
Stockinette on size US 19 (15 mm): 8.5 sts/4”, 8 rows/4”

Gauge note: Both gauges are knitted in the round; rib stitch knitted in one color, stockinette knitted in 2 colors - two stitches in one color, 2 stitches in another color.

Finished Measurements:
Child: width: 6.5” (16 cm), length: 7.5” (19 cm)
Adult: width: 8” (20 cm), length: 10.5” (26 cm)