I wanted to make a hat that resembled an Inuit “Pang Hat” (or, “Nassak”) for the Warm Hands Network (please visit www.warmhandsnetwork.org for more information), but I haven’t learned to crochet, so I figured I would design my own for knitters.

Requirements
You should know how to knit in the round (and work from charts in the round) and be familiar with the rib cable cast-on, decreasing stitches, stranded knitting, and i-cord/tassel creation and attachment. If you hold one colour in your right hand and the other in your left when stranded knitting, hold the main colour (MC) in your right hand, and the contrast colour (CC) in your left hand.

Size
Adult Large
Measurement
Approx. 20 in / 51 cm circumference (unstretched – the hat is designed to fit without it having to stretch much so it stays thicker for cold weather)

Needles
• US 4 / 3.5 mm circular knitting needles (16” cord)
• US 4 / 3.5 mm dpns

…or size needed to obtain gauge
Other Equipment Needed
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Optional: Rinse-free detergent and blocking board for blocking

Yarn
• 1 skein for Main Colour: Patons Classic Wool (“Natural Mix”), 100g / 3.5 oz, 192 meters / 210 yards (or other worsted weight yarn)
• 1 skein for Contrast Colour: Patons Classic Wool (“Dark Grey Marl”), 100g / 3.5 oz, 192 meters / 210 yards (or other worsted weight yarn)