The Counting Stars Hat is a worsted weight hat knit in the round from brim to crown. Starting with a 1x1 twisted rib brim, a repeating cascading pattern of twisted rib on reverse stockinette is the canvas for embroidered stars. It’s a great companion to the Counting Stars Scarf and a quick knit for yourself or as a fabulous gift. Add a pom pom or not – it’s up to you!

Construction
The Counting Stars Hat is knit in the round from brim to crown.

Size
Available in three sizes: child, adult S, adult M with a finished circumference of 17 (19.5, 22.5)” / 42 (49, 56) cm. To be worn with no ease to 2” (5 cm) of negative ease.

Yarn and Yardage
All Points North Super Worsted 100 g (3.5 oz) / 180 yds (165 m); 100% superwash merino; worsted weight in Worn Blue Jeans; 1 skein, 70 (80, 90) g, 126 (144, 162) yds / 115 (132, 148) m.
For embroidering stars:
All Points North Super Worsted in Embers; 28 stars for sample, 18” (45 cm) for a total of 42 yds (38 m)
For pom pom:
All Points North Super Worsted in Embers; 25 g, 45 yds (41 m) used for a 2-1⁄8” (5.5 cm) pompom.

Please note that you need 126 - 162 yds of yarn for the hat itself, plus additional yarn for embroidering stars and for the pom pom.

Needles and Notions
US6 / 4 mm circular needles, for hat and crown - recommended length 16” (40 cm)
US6 / 4 mm double point needles or long circular needles for magic loop for crown
US4 / 3.5 mm circular needle, for brim - recommended length 16” (40 cm)
Alternatively, for the brim, US4 / 3.5 mm set of double point needles or longer circular needle for magic loop.
Stitch marker; cable needle; tapestry needle for embroidering and weaving in ends; pompom maker.

Gauge
20 sts and 30 rows in pattern, in the round, after blocking = 4” / 10cm, with main needle (US6).

Notes
•For a slouchier fit, add 1” / 2.5 cm in length to the brim
•For a shorter, beanie-style fit, shorten the brim by 0.5” / 1 cm and omit rounds 1-5 of chart.

This pattern has been tech edited.