Depending on the color palette you choose, The Owen Hat can be knit for either a guy or a gal! This DK weight hat is designed with Plucky Knitter, Beauregard, a luxurious blend of yak and cashmere that is oh-so-soft to the touch. The Owen Hat has five sizes as well as options for a slouchy look or for a more fitted beanie. Whether you are new to stranded colorwork or an expert, this darling hat is as fun to knit as it is to wear!

SIZE: Baby (Child, Small Adult, Medium Adult, Adult Large)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Approx 16 (18.25, 19.5, 20.5, 21.75)” / 40.5 (46.5, 49.5, 52, 55) cm circumference x 7.25 (9, 10, 10, 10.5)” / 18.5 (23, 25.5, 25.5, 26.5) cm tall

YARN:
DK weight yarn in the following yardages…
CC1: Approx 30 (45, 55, 65, 65) yds / 27 (38, 48, 55, 59) m
CC2: Approx 20 (25, 30, 35, 35) yds / 15 (21, 26, 30, 32) m
CC3: Approx 20 (25, 30, 35, 35) yds / 15 (21, 26, 30, 32) m
CC4: Approx 50 (75, 90, 105, 110) yds / 46 (66, 82, 95, 101) m

Sample shown is size Small Medium and featured in:
Plucky Knitter, Beauregard (60% yak, 40% cashmere; 300 yards / 274 m per 100g) 1 skeins each in Sketch (CC1), Dreamy (CC2), Grumpy Goat (CC3), and Essie (CC4)

GAUGE:
21 sts and 28 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in chart, blocked

NEEDLES:
Needles listed are suggested. Always take time to swatch.
• Gauge Needle: Size US 5 (3.75 mm) 16”circular needle and DPNs— or size necessary to obtain gauge
• Small Needle: Size US 3 (3.25 mm) 16” circular needle—two sizes smaller than Gauge Needle.

TOOLS:
Stitch marker, tapestry needle, and pom pom (optional)