This hat uses simple slipped stitches to create bold vertical lines. Pick a high contrast color combination for striking visual impact - or a tonal color pairing for a more subtle effect.

YARN
Approximately 130 (155) yards/120 (140) meters DK- weight yarn. Shown in Madelinetosh Tosh DK, color Silver Fox (color A) and Graphite (color B).

NEEDLES
US #6/4.0mm (or size you need to get gauge) 16”/40 cm circular AND
US #6/4.0mm double points for crown AND
US #4/3.5mm (or two sizes smaller than above) 16”/40 cm circular for ribbed brim.

NOTIONS
Stitch markers, tapestry needle.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximate, after blocking
Sizes = Adult Small (Regular)
Circumference = 19 (20.5”)/48 (52) cm at brim
Height = 7.5 (8)“/19 (20) cm

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate (knitting in the round, slipped stitches, changing colors)