Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size 19 (21 1/4, 23 3/4)“ circumference and 10 1/4” tall. Hat shown measures 21 1/4”.

Yarn Plymouth Yarn DK Merino Superwash (100% fine Merino superwash wool; 130 yd 119 m/13/4 oz 50 g): #1130 Claret (purple; A), #1140 Copper Heather (brown; B), #1112 Red (C), and #1145 Natural Heather (D), 1 skein each (see Notes).

Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 16” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle.

Gauge 22 sts and 35 rnds = 4” in charted patt.

NOTES
• For techniques you don’t know, please visit our online knitting glossary at www.interweave.com/interweave-knitting-glossary.

• This hat is worked in the round from the brim up.

• During finishing, the vertical stripes are applied up the purl columns using slip-stitch crochet.

• The size 21 1/4” hat used almost all of color A. If making that size or the larger size, consider purchasing an extra skein as insurance.