This hat is a tribute to all the victims of the Pulse Night Club shooting in Orlando, Florida on Sunday, June 12, 2016. This hat is to remember that love is always more powerful than hate.

Love will always win.
To steal life is always wrong.
To hate others for their beliefs is always wrong.

No date or reference to Orlando is on this hat.
No recognition to the evil of the day.
Just a rainbow of acceptance and hope.

No one can kill hope unless we let him.

This hat is BIG and SLOUCHY. The size is determined by the yarn weight used. DK weight will best fit the average adult head.

DK weight yarn for Small Adult, Worsted for Large Adult (DK / WW)

Materials: (DK / Worsted)
MC - Violet - (50, 50) yds
CC1- Royal Blue - (40, 40) yds
CC2 - Green - (40, 40) yds
CC3 - Yellow - (45, 45) yds
CC4 - Orange - (35, 35) yds
CC5 - Red - (30, 30) yds

Small Adult with DK Weight:
US Size 4 & 5 / 3.5 & 4 mm 24 inch circulars OR Size needed to obtain gauge.
1 set double pointed needles same as larger size as above.

Large Adult with Worsted Weight:
US Size 6 & 7 / 3.75 & 4.5 mm 24 inch circulars OR Size needed to obtain gauge
1 set double pointed needles same as larger size as above.

Stitch Marker
Darning needle

Gauge is measured on larger needles.
DK Gauge: 22 sts x 26 rows = 4 in/10 cm in stranded stockinette stitch, blocked.
DK Circumference at brim: (19.5) in / (48.75) cm

WW Gauge: 20 sts x 24 rows = 4 in/10 cm in stranded stockinette stitch, blocked.
WW Circumference at brim: (21.5) in / (53.75) cm

Height from brim to tip: (10.25, 11) inches / (25.5, 27.5) cm