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edit 04/2022: pattern has been reworked, tested, and republished!

A nice toque worked in the round, bottom up. A folded ribbed brim leads to cable and seed stitch panels, inspired by trees and oceans. This hat was designed for my friend Ben (who loves trees and oceans).

Yarn:
180 yards worsted weight, shown in Cascade 220 Heathers in Aporto, and Cascade 220 Superwash Merino in Navy.

Needles:
US size 7 (4.5 mm) or size required to obtain gauge: 32” circular needles for magic loop, or 16” circular needles & DPNs for small circumference crown decreases.

Gauge:
1 pattern repeat = 3.3” (8.4 cm) wide
22 st x 31 rows in 4”x4” (10x10 cm) in stockinette

Measurements:
Hat measures 15” (38 cm) in circumference at brim, 8” (20.5 cm) tall with brim folded
Hat here is modeled on a 22” (56 cm) head, but will fit heads 21” to 24.5” (53 to 62 cm)