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This hat was inspired by the Empire State Building. One of my main goals on my most recent trip to NYC was to visit the observatory. The only time I was near it was when I walked by on my way to the subway station. I grabbed a few quick photos from the street and made my peace with not making it to the top.

When I got home I looked at my quickly taken photos and found myself entranced by the waffle of the windows. I loved how the eye moved up step by step until you were left with blue skies. I grabbed some solid Aran weight yarn and created the Skyscraper. The hat is made from a simple knit and purl pattern.

Needles
US size 6 (4 mm) 16 inch circular needles.
US 8 (5 mm) 16 inch circular needles and double pointed needles.

Yarn Used
Cascade 220. Cranberry (100% wool, 218 yds (200 m), 3.5 oz.) 1 skein. Worsted.

Yardage
110-150 yds (100 - 140 m). 2.0-2.8 oz. (60-80 g).

Gauge
Waffle Stitch:18 sts and 30 rnds per 4 in.
Stockinette: 20 sts and 28 rnds per 4 in.

Other Notions
6 stitch markers (1 different to mark the beginning of the rnd); tapestry needle.

Final Measurements
Circumference 20 in and height 10.5 in