Nope, not today, am I right?
Wear your recalcitrance on your sleeve—er, head, and boldly announce that you refuse to cooperate with this simple stranded colorwork slouchy hat.

Techniques
Knit, purl, 2x2 ribbing, knitting in the round, simple decreases (k2tog), stranded colorwork, reading colorwork charts

Details
NOTE US knitting terminology used throughout
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 18 in (45.5 cm) circumference to fit average adult head
YARN REQUIRED Approx. 100g/400 yards worsted weight yarn, 50g/200 yards in MC, 25g/100 yards in both CC1 and CC2
SUGGESTED YARN Knit Picks Swish Worsted in Cobblestone Heather (MC), Lemongrass Heather (CC1), and Peapod (CC2)
SUGGESTED NEEDLES US 6 (4.0 mm) and US 8 (5.0 mm) circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
NOTIONS Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors. Button, furry pompom (optional)
GAUGE 20 st and 24 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on larger needles after blocking

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