Few things will test the merit of a sailor like a schooner race. Hot, cold, wet, dry, fast, slow, windy and still, the ocean hands out so many tests in extremes. Let this wool hat be your trusted friend wave after wave to the finish line and beyond, to the lobster bake on the shore afterward!

Finished Measurement:
Unisex - Will fit head 20-22” (50.8 - 55.8 cm)

Yarn Requirements:
Approximately 270 yards (247 meters) of DK weight yarn comprised of two mini skeins of a main color and three mini skeins of contrasting colors.
Tonal, semi-solid yarns will work best.
Shown in Dye Monkey Yarns Cha Cha Monkey.
(54 yards/20grams, 100% Superwash Merino, assorted colors).

Recommended Needles:
Size 4 (3.5mm) 16” (40.6cm) circular
Size 5 (3.75 16” (40.6 cm) circular and a set of double pointed needles (DPNs).
Please check your gauge and adjust needle size accordingly.

Supplies:
Removable stitch marker
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
Row counter may be helpful.

Gauge:
Approximately 28 sts/35 rows = 4” (10.2 cm) in repeat pattern in the round.

Stitches & Abbreviations Used:
sts - stitches
K – Knit
K2TOG – Knit two together
SSK – Slip one stitch knit wise, slip another stitch knit wise, Pass these two stitches back to left needle and knit them together.
* * rep – repeat instructions between asterisks as directed

Notes:
This pattern is both written and charted. The chart has been provided in greyscale so that you may color in your chosen colors for ease of use.