As soon as we dreamt up our Big Birdie base, we knew we needed to design the perfect hat for our beloved, fluffy skein. The Warbler Hat is the perfect, simple, slouchy hat. Big Birdie makes this hat soft and cozy, but light as a feather— we dare you to try and knit just one!

SAMPLE SHOWN
Big Birdie in Blackbird and Cloud

SIZES
One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Aprox. 20”/50cm circumference X 10.5”/26cm tall

YARN REQUIREMENTS
Please note these are yarn estimates. The amount used will depend on yarn, your personal gauge, and any modifications you make.
Dimond Laine Big Birdie (79% Baby Alpaca, 21% Silk; 174 yards/160 meters per 100g); 2 skeins, 1 of each color

Or approx 60yds/55m each of 2 colors of similar heavy Aran weight yarn.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Needles listed are suggested.
Gauge Needle: Size US 7/ 4.5mm, 16”/40cm circular needles, and DPNs

Smaller Needle: Size US 6/ 4.0mm 16”/40cm circular needles or 1 size smaller than Gauge Needle

TOOLS
Stitch Markers, Tapestry Needle

GAUGE
16 sts and 24 rounds = 4” in/10cm Stockinette st in the round with Gauge Needle, blocked.