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Knit from the bottom up, the Herringbone patterns increases and decreases create a wave pattern between each colour. To make the most use of the gradient set, this hat is knit extra-long to create a warming, slouchy fit.

SIZES
Small (Medium, Large)
To fit Head Circumference up to: 20.75 (22.25, 23.75)“ / 52.5 (56.5, 60.5) cm
Medium size shown with 3” / 7.5 cm negative ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Band Circumference: 17.75 (19.25, 20.75)“ / 45 (49, 52.5) cm 2-3” / 5–7.5 cm negative ease suggested for a good fit.
Total Length: 11.5” / 29 cm

MATERIALS
YARN
1 set Sweet Georgia ‘Party of Five’ Tough Love Sock Set (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon, 525 yds / 480 m per 5.08 oz / 144 g divided into 5 mini-skeins, each 105 yds / 96 m per 1 oz / 29 g); colour: Hanami

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US size 2.5 / 3 mm circular needles, 16” / 40 cm long
1 set of US size 2 1/2 / 3 mm dpns
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.
Stitch marker, tapestry needle, pom-pom maker.

GAUGE
30 stitches and 40 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in German Herringbone Pattern
30 stitches and 40 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Ribbing, lightly stretched