This design alternates simple ribbing with columns of slipped stitches for a very stretchy, very versatile hat. It’s the perfect mix for heavily variegated yarns.

NEEDLES
US #1.5/2.5mm (or size you need to get gauge) 16”/40 cm circular AND double points for crown

NOTIONS
Stitch marker, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
40 sts = 4”/10 cm in pattern, unstretched
28 sts = 4”/10 cm in pattern, fully stretched
Please pay close attention to when measurements are for unstretched or stretched fabric. This is a very stretchy stitch pattern so stitch and row gauge will change significantly due to stretching, blocking, and wearing!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximate, after blocking & slightly stretched:
Sizes = Adult Small Regular
To fit head circumference = 21 23”/ 52 58 cm
Finished circumference at brim = 15 16”/38 41 cm
Height = 7.5 8”/19 20 cm

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate (knitting in the round, slipped stitches, double decreases)

CONSTRUCTION/SIZING
This hat is worked from the bottom up. Pattern includes instructions for Adult Small and Regular with notes about sizing up or down.