Be prepared to be found! Wherever adventure takes you, this cozy hat is sure to make you stand out.
This cap is knit from the brim up with worsted weight yarn. The brim folds up to cover the color change. Pom-pom instructions and a photo tutorial are included on the last pages. Enjoy the knit!

Sizing:
Sizes: Small (Medium, Large)
To be worn with 0-3”/0-7.5cm negative ease.
SMALL hat fits 17-20”/43-50 cm head (toddler or small child size)
MEDIUM hat fits 18½-21½“/47-55cm head
(young child , fits most 4-10 year olds)
LARGE hat fits 20-23”/50-58cm head (child age 10 to most adults)

Needles:
Size US6/4mm circular needles for ribbing and cast on edge
Size US8/5mm circular needles for body of hat
(Recommended 16” length for size Small, 24” length for Medium or Large, or longer length for magic loop)
Size US8/5mm DPNs for crown shaping rows
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Size needles needed to obtain gauge

Yarn:
Big Twist Value
Varsity Red- Small: 23g/47m/51yds
Medium:27g/55m/60yds
Large: 30g/61m/67yds
White- Small: 15g/31m/34yds
Medium: 23g/47m/51yds
Large: 30g/61m/67yds
This yarn is available at JoAnn’s, and is machine washable, dry flat.
(Yardage includes pom-pom)
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Red Heart Value (widely available)
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Any #4 Worsted weight yarn will also work for this pattern. Adjust needle size to obtain gauge.

Pom-Pom Supplies:
Cardboard (or pom-pom tool)
pencil
Scissors (for cutting cardboard)
Scissors (a sharp pair for cutting yarn)
Red yarn
18” separate length of strong white yarn