This is a quick and easy hat that looks more complicated than it is. The hat is worked from the bottom up by alternating colors every row and slipping stitches. The end result is radiating columns of stitches. You can mix and match any 2 colors you love, so it’s perfect for men, women, and children. The 3 smaller hats are worked at a different gauge than the largest hat.

Sizing
Finished measurements ::
Circumference: 14.5 (16.75, 19.25, 21.25)” / 36.5 (42.5, 49, 54) cm
Height: 5.75 (6.75, 7.75, 8.5)”/ 14.5 (17.25, 19.75, 21.5) cm

Yarn
Malabrigo Rios, 210 yds / 192 m per 100 g / 3.5 oz, 100% superwash merino wool
Main Color: 1 skein Midnight in Paris; Coordinating Color: 1 skein Sunset

Note about yardage:
This is a great stash busting project because the hats require approximately 65 (82, 120, 150) yards of yarn total. Of the yardage required, about 75% is the main color and 25% is the coordinating color.

Gauge
For 14.5”, 16.75” and 19.25” hats:
20 sts and 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm in pattern stitch using Size 7 US / 4.5 mm needles.

For 21.25” hat:
18 sts and 25 rows = 4” / 10 cm in pattern stitch using Size 8 US / 5 mm needles.

Needles & Notions
For 14.5”, 16.75” and 19.25” hats:
Size 5 US / 3.75 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needles
Size 7 US / 4.5 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needles
Size 7 US / 4.5 mm double pointed needles or long circular needles for magic loop – whatever your preference for small diameter knitting.

For 21.25” hat:
Size 6 US / 4 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needles
Size 8 US / 5 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needles
Size 8 US / 5 mm double pointed needles or long circular needles for magic loop – whatever your preference is for small diameter knitting.

For all sizes:
• 1 stitch marker
• darning needle
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.