RUSTIK hat is a very simple hat knitted in worsted weight yarn from the brim to the crown, using a slip stitch mosaic pattern that adds a little extra thickness to the fabric and makes this hat perfect for cold and windy days. The hat is graded for 4 sizes (from 80 to 110 sts), so you have a little room to play with your yarn thickness and gauge. It is also a great pattern to use those awkward leftovers that are too precious to be left sitting on the shelf

SIZING:
1 – toddler, (2) – child, 3 – teen / adult S, (4) – adult M/L
Finished hat circumference 38 (43) 47.5, (52.5) cm / 15.25 (17.25) 19 (21) inches to fit head circumference 40-44 (45-49) 50-54 (55-59) cm / 16-17.5 (18-19.5) 20-21.5 (22-23.5) inches
Thanks to a fairly stretchy fabric that the slipped stitch pattern creates, each size will comfortably fit a range of different head sizes

YARN:
Versions 1& 2: Woolly Worsted (woolen spun 70% wool, 30% mohair) from Life in the Long Grass, 100 grams - 200 meters / 218 yards
Version 1, size 3: MC - Dough, CC - Adobe.
Version 2, size 3: MC - Dough, CC - Autumn
Handspun Version 1 with single short brim, size 2: MC - handspun BFL / Shetland blend, 3 ply, approx. Aran weight, CC – handspun Black Welsh Mountain. 3 ply, approx. Aran weight

YARN SUBSTITUTION:
Worsted weight yarn to achieve gauge

YARDAGE:
Version 1 (MC used in ribbing and as a foreground colour, CC in the background):
MC: 100 (120) 140 (154) meters / 109 (131) 153 (169) yards
CC: 30 (32) 36 (40) meters / 33 (35) 39 (44) yards

Version 2 (MC used in ribbing and as a background colour, CC in the foreground):
MC: 95 (110) 130 (142) meters / 104 (120) 142 (155) yards
CC: 35 (42) 46 (52) meters / 38 (46) 50 (57) yards

Yardage is given for a folded brim version and includes extra yarn for swatching. Please note that your actual yarn consumption will depend on yarn choice, gauge, the length of your finished hat and any other alterations you might make to the pattern.

GAUGE:
21 sts / 40 rnds per 10 cm / 4 inches in slip stitch pattern in the round on size B needles after washing and light blocking (not stretched).

NEEDLES:
● Size A Circular needles - 3 mm (US 2.5) for tubular cast on only
● Size B Circular needles – 3.75 mm (US 5) or other to achieve gauge in ribbing and slip stitch pattern in the round

Please note that needle size is just a suggestion, you might need to change the size of your needles to achieve gauge.

NOTIONS:
Tapestry needle, measuring tape, 5 stitch markers including unique marker for beginning of round, row counter, scissors, smooth waste yarn for tubular cast on