This is a pattern for making a hat worked from the bottom up using circular needles.

This pattern includes :

• written instructions.
• a chart for the color work.
• written instructions for the chart : e.g. round 4 : M 4 , C 4 , M 7 , … »meaning : knit four stitches in main color (M) , then knit 4 in contrast color (C) , then knit 7 in main color.

After making the brim, the pattern consists of four repeats of the chart.

Stitches used in this pattern :
Knit, purl, ssk, k2tog.

Color work technique : stranded.

Size :
Only one size : adult medium, measures 58 cm (22.8 inches) in circumference and 23 cm (9 inches) in height.

Materials :
Yarn : two colors of medium (4) acrylic yarn. Exact weight : 250 mt / 100 gm.
Needles : size 6 US / 4.00 mm. Circular or double pointed.
Stitch markers; at least 4.
Scissors.
Tapestry needle.

Gauge : 20 stitches * 28 rows per 10 cm (3.9 inches) in stockinette.