This is a brim up striped hat pattern for children with a ribbed cuff inspired by the version my grandmother used to make. It uses a Provisional Cast On to create a double brim and can include an optional pom-pom.

Yarn
DK Weight | Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima (100% Cotton) in two colors.
Main Color (MC): approximately 60 (90, 120, 150) total yards required.
Contrast Color (CC): approximately 12 (20, 30, 44) (+ pom-pom quantity) total yards required.
We knit our samples in the following colorways: White 3728, Baby Blue 3773, China Pink 3711, Yellow Rose 3743, Spring Green 3762, Orchid Bloom 3852.

Needles
US 3 (3.25mm), 12-inch circular or double pointed needles for the ribbing. (9-inch may be substituted for the smaller hats and 16-inch for the larger).
US 4 (3.50mm) 12 or 16-inch circular needles for the body.
A set of US 4 (3.50 mm) double pointed needles (or alternate method) for finishing.
Spare circular needles or double pointed needles, size US 3 (3.25mm) or smaller.
A crochet hook for the Provisional Cast On.

Notions
Scrap yarn for the Provisional Cast On.
At least one stitch marker.
Tapestry needle.
Small pom-pom maker (optional).

Sizing
Preemie (Newborn, Baby, Toddler)
Blocked hat circumference: 11 inches (13 inches, 15 inches, 17 inches).
This pattern is intended to have 0-3 inches of negative ease.

Gauge
Size US 4 (3.50mm) needles.
2 inches by 2 inches: 17 rows, 13 stitches
(Gauge swatch was knit in the round, washed on a gentle cycle in cold water and air dried).

Skills
Provisional Cast On
Knit (k)
Purl (p)
Knit Two Together (k2tog)