Grains because of the pattern reminds me of wheat or sunflower grains.
This pattern is made for bulky yarn (category 5 chunky, craft, rug yarn).Modern design of this hat help you in creating of an interesting accessory.

Skill Level- Intermediate (double-pointed needles and knitting in the round needle technique)

Size: Circumference is 54-57 сm (58-61 сm)/21-22”(23”-24”) (S-M)/(L-XL) Shown here in size M.

Мaterial: Alize Lanagold Plus 100gr-140m -153yds (50% wool, 50%acrylic). You need 110/120 gr.
You can also use other brand of yarn with the same gauge.

Circular needles: №3.5 (US 4) 80 (32”)см, № 4 (US 6) 80 (32”)см , №4(US 6) 60 (24”)см or set of 4 mm (US 6) dp needles, markers, tapestry needle.

You might need to use different size needles to obtain the required gauge. Adjust needle size, if necessary.

Gauge: 15st /17row=4”

Note: Hat is knit on circular needle. I use in hat pattern Diagonal Fixed Loop Stitch.

This pattern is available for PERSONAL, NON COMMERCIAL USE ONLY.