“We need a flag to rally behind. A symbol. A symbol of hope.”
―Leia Organa

A symbol of hope. The Alliance Starbird, also known as the Phoenix, was the insignia of the Alliance to Restore the Republic. It adorned the flight helmets of a number of Rebel pilots during the Galactic Civil War. It was based on the Marek family crest.
Source: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Alliance_Starbird

The hat includes a long double hem for extra warmth.
The hat comes in 3 different sizes, which will accommodate almost everybody.

Skill Level
Advanced beginner, intermediate

Techniques used
Provisional cast on, stranded, intarsia color work, simple decreases.

Finished Measurements
19 (20, 21) in 48 (51, 53) cm circumference, unstretched, 8 (8.25, 8.5) in 20 (21, 21.5) cm Length.

Yarn
Vintage® DK by Berroco, 52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 8% Nylon, 290 yards/100 grams, 1 skein in colorway 2145 Cast Iron (MC), 1 skein in colorway 2151 Cardinal (CC).

Needles
16 in (40 cm) size US 3 (3.25 mm) and US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles, size US 4 (3.5 mm) DPN’s for decreasing rows.

Notions
12 stitch markers, crochet hook for crochet provisional cast on, waste yarn for provisional cast on, tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

Gauge
20 stitches and 32 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette stitch after blocking.

Construction Notes
The hat is worked in the round until you get to the chart. The chart is worked flat to work the intarsia (color work) properly. The directions include an explanation of how to work this section seamlessly.

This pattern has been professionally tech edited.