Many thanks to Linda Pratt of Westminster Fibers and Hulda Hákonardóttir of Ístex for the generous yarn support for this project.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Head Circumference: 19¼” (20¾”, 22½”) 49 cm (52.5 cm, 57 cm).
Height from Brim to Crown: 11” (11¼”, 11½”)].

YARN
Ístex Einband: 100% wool; 273 yds 250 m per 1.75 oz 50 g skein.
Color A: 1027 Light Grey Heather; 1 skein for all sizes.
Color B: 9103 Dark Grey Heather; 1 skein for all sizes.
Color C: 1761 Teal; 1 skein for all sizes.
Color D: 0118 Navy; 1 skein for all sizes.

NEEDLES
US #2 2.75 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge;
All sizes: 16” 40 cm circular needles.
Optional: double-pointed needles for small-circumference knitting.

Note: Begin with circular needles to accommodate the cast-on stitches for the brim. Use your preferred method of small-circumference knitting to work the crown.

NOTIONS
1 stitch marker (to indicate end of round).
Blunt tapestry needle.
Blocking pins, if desired.

CONSTRUCTION NOTES
This hat is worked seamlessly in the round from the bottom up.
Directions for the Knitted Cast On, as well as other useful information, can be found in the Special Techniques section of the book.

REQUIRED SKILLS
Basic knitting skills
Knitted cast on
Knitting in the round
Knitting small circumferences in the round
Ribbing
Simple decreases