YARN: Scheepjes Merino Soft (50% merino/ 25% acrylic/ 25%micro) 50g =105m. Colours no. 649, 648,614,642,654 and 625
Or use any other DK or Aran weight yarn

YARN CONSUMPTION: ca 85g/ 2.9 oz (you need each yarn ca 15-20g (0.5- 0.7 oz)).

NEEDLES AND OTHER TOOLS: 16´ (40 cm) circular needles or DPNs (double pointed needles) in US 2.5/ 3,0 mm. If you are slouchy knitter take US 2/ 2,75 mm needles, scissors, stitch marker

SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginner /Intermediate
SIZE:The hat is an average adult size to fit head circ. 54-58 cm (21.3-22.8´´). If you want smaller/ larger size-use thinner/thicker yarn or use smaller/larger needles. If you want a longer hat, repeat ribbing part more times.

GAUGE:25 sts x 32 rows = 4´´ (10 cm). Make sure to obtain correct gauge, adjust needle size if needed. Total 156 sts

TECHNIQUES USED: Knitting, Purling, Decrease, Yarn over