This hat was designed with texture in mind. And the honeycomb stitch pattern is easily memorizable. It will fit kid and adult heads alike. I like the smaller size for a closer, sporty fit. I wear the larger hat with the giant pom when I’m craving some slouch.

Size 1: 17” 44.5cm unstretched circumference, 8” 20 cm high
Size 2: 18” 46cm unstretched circumference, 9” 23cm high

YARN
Worsted about 160 (200) yards. You’ll need a bit more if you’re adding a pom pom.
Shown Here: Malabrigo Worsted (Merino Wool; 210 yards/100grams) in the colorways Frank Ochre and Pigeon

NEEDLES
16” circular needle US 7 4.5 mm
16” circular needle US 8 5.0 mm
US size 8 5mm double-pointed needles OR 32”-40” 80-100cm circular needle for using the Magic Loop method

GAUGE (using larger needles)
8 stitches/inch in Honeycomb Stitch Pattern in the round

Colorblock Pom Pom Tutorial for Finishing by Barret Wool Co: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pooXUVhVgZ8