Tall, handsome and striped, this short-row shaped stocking cap is the perfect accessory for that unique individual who likes to wear their personality. Part hat, part scarf / neck warmer and all fashion statement, this distinctive piece will not only serve to draw attention, but to retain warmth as well!

Sizes: Men’s - Will fit head sizes 22-25” - approx. 48” LONG
Yarn Requirements: Approximately 320 yards of two colors of worsted weight yarn for hat as shown.
Optional embellishment requires approximately 30 additional yards of dominant color.
Shown in Cascade 220 (Christmas Red - 2 skeins) and Nature Spun Worsted (True Blue Navy - 2 skeins).
Needles: Size 6 (4mm) 47” circular needle, Size G (4mm) crochet hook for embellishment only.
Supplies: Nine (9) stitch markers, scissors, tapestry needle, 4”x8” piece of cardboard for embellishment only.
Gauge: 22 sts and 11 rows = 4” (10 cm) in garter stitch
Change needle size as needed to obtain gauge.

Three finishing methods given for seaming hat as well as instructions for optional tassel embellishment.

Excellent Tip from Sareptah - If you prefer to do a three-needle bind-off - consider doing a provisional cast-on. Many thanks to Sareptah for this wonderful suggestion!