Easy to knit, the hat is worked in a worsted weight yarn using simple stranding to create a slouchy beanie with playful color work.

The body pattern is written only. The decrease rounds are both written and charted. It has been both professionally tech edited by cyndi1717 and test knit by a great group of people.

Sizes: Adult S (M, L)

Finished circumference: Unstretched: 13.5” ( 15”, 16.25”)

Yarn: 150 - 200 yards (137 - 183 meters) total of Worsted weight yarn. MC uses 130 - 165 yards (119 - 151 meters). CC uses 20 - 35 yards (18 - 32 meters). Sample is shown in Knit Picks Shine Worsted in Pageant and Hydrangea.

Note: The cotton/rayon yarn used for the sample is fairly heavy. If you are using a lighter weight yarn such as acrylic or wool, you may need more yarn to do extra repeats to get a good slouch.

Needles: Size US 6 (4.0 mm) and US 7 (4.5 mm) 16” (40 cm) and 32” (80 cm) circular for magic loop or DPNs or size to obtain gauge.

Notions: Stitch markers to mark beginning of round and pattern repeats if wanted, darning needle.

Techniques: Knitting in the round, k, p, k2tog, p2tog, and stranded colorwork knitting.