The entire hat utilizes only K sts, no purling at all, with a cute feature of having tucks/folds that pull up one side of the front.

Hat Size ~ 21.5” circumference unstretched, to fit head size of 20” to 22” circumference

Gauge ~ 20 sts & 32 rds - 4”

Yarns ~ this pattern uses approx. 150 yards of DK weight yarn – here are some suggestions:
• (1) Knit Picks Mighty Stitch (80% Acrylic, 20% Superwash Wool), 208 yards/100 gr
• (1) Cascade 220 Superwash Merino (100% Merino Wool), 220 yards/100 gr

Needles ~ (2) US 6 / 4 mm 16” circular needles or (1) US5/3.75mm 24” or longer circular needle, if using magic loop method
Notions ~ 6 Round stitch makers (two colors/types – one to mark beg/end of round & 5 to mark dec in crown)
8 Hook stitch markers

Tapestry needle (to weave in ends)