A word on sizing for this pattern

The size of this hat is determined using knitting gauge:
• Toddler/Child: 6st/7rounds/inch, 2.5cm
• S/M Teen/Adult: 5sts/6rounds/inch/2.5cm
• M/L Adult: 4.5st/in/5rounds/inch/2.5cm

This can be accomplished by using an approximate corresponding yarn weight of:
• Toddler/Child size: dk/sport weight
• S/M Teen/Adult size: worsted weight
• M/L Adult size: aran weight

To fit head circumference (range):
• Toddler/Child: 17-18in/43-46cm
• S/M Teen/Adult: 21-22in/53-56cm
• M/L Adult: 22-23in/53-58cm

Any yarn/needle combination that gives the gauges listed above will work for its corresponding hat size. Check your gauge in a portion of the colorwork pattern after blocking. Please use a combination of yarn and needles that gives your desired gauge for accurate sizing.

Finished hat size after blocking
Circumference: 16in/41cm (20in/51cm, 21in/53cm)
Length: 8in/20cm (9.5in/54cm, 11in/28cm)

Fit: This hat is designed with extra length in all sizes to be soft and slouchy. It has a firmer ribbing at the start to help hold it on, but choose your size according not only to your recipient’s actual head size, but also how you’d like your hat to fit.

Materials

Estimated yarn amounts (These are only estimates. Everyone uses a different amount of yarn when they knit! Be sure to have extra on hand.):

Toddler/Child: 135yds/123m total; 81yds/74m MC, 54yds/50m CC
S/M Teen/Adult: 140yds/128m total; 84yds/77m MC, 56yds/51m CC
M/L Adult: 170yds total, 102yds MC, 68yds CC

Yarn suggestions

Toddler/Child: Plymouth Dreambaby DK, Cascade 220 Superwash (I know it says worsted, but for me it always works up at dk weight!)
S/M Teen/Adult: Rowan Pure Wool Worsted, Cascade 220
M/L Adult: Lamb’s Pride Worsted, Sheepish by Vickie Howell (used in sample)

Tools
Toddler/Child: One set each of US3/3.5mm and US5/4mm 16in/41cm circular needles; one set of US6/4mm dpns.
S/M Teen/Adult: One set each of US5/3.75mm and US7/4.5mm 16in/41cm circular needles; one set of US7/4.5mm dpns.
M/L Adult: One set each of US6/4mm and US8/5mm 16in/41cm circular needles; one set US8/5mm dpns.

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This pattern has been tested.