PDF Updated 7/17/2011

From the pattern:
Size U.S. 8 (5mm) needles are used after working one half of the brim to firm up the hat before working the crown area. Change to double-pointed needles (dpns) when the crown decreases are worked to accommodate fewer stitches.

Naturally Caron.com Country (discontinued)
(3 oz/100 g, 185 yds/170 m ball)
Requires 10 oz/283g

NaturallyCaron Country patterns can be made with Caron Simply Soft

GAUGE
In Seed st using size U.S. 10 (6mm) needles, 14 sts and 16 rows=4”/10cm
In Seed st using size U.S. 8 (5mm) needles, 16 sts and 17 rows=4”/10cm
In Fabric St Rib using size U.S. 10 (6mm) needles, 15 sts and 16 rows=4”/10cm
In Fabric St Rib using size U.S. 8 (5mm) needles, 17 sts and 17 rows=4”/10cm

NaturallyCaron patterns are now available at Yarnspirations