The Woodpecker hat is a simple and quick project for beginners. It is worked in rounds from bottom to top in Rib stitch pattern (k2, p2) using 4mm (US6, UK8) 40cm (16in) circular needles.

Sizes:
1 (2) 3 (4) to be worn fitted. Shown in size 2.
To fit head circumference 48-52 (50-55) 53-57 (55-60) cm / 19-20.5 (19.5-21.5) 21-22.5 (21.5-23.5) in.

Yarns (two yarns held together):

1. Sirdar, Country classic worsted (50% wool, 50% acrylic; 100g (3.5oz) = 200m (218yds), colour: No. 0677 Golden.
2. Drops, Kid-Silk (75% mohair, 25% silk; 25g (0.9oz) = 210m (230yds), colour: No. 30.

Yarn weight (Worsted / Afghan / Aran):
1. Sirdar, Country classic worsted:
100 (100) 100 (100) g
3.5 (3.5) 3.5 (3.5) oz
1 (1) 1 (1) ball

1. Drops, Kid-Silk: 25 (25) 25 (25) g 0.9 (0.9) 0.9 (0.9) oz 1 (1) 1 (1) ball

Needles:
4mm (US6, UK8) 40cm (16in) circular needles and 4mm (US6, UK8) 20cm (7.75in) 5 pcs. double point needles.

Gauge:
10cm x 10cm (4in x 4in) = 16 stitches x 28 rows in Rib stitch (k2, p2) after washing.

Notions:
4 closed stitch markers, tapestry needle.

Pattern includes:
Knitting instructions, Youtube video links with QR codes, schematics, abbreviations.