I used size U.S. 2 needles for brim, then I switched to size U.S. 5 for the remainder of the hat. The size 2 needles worked perfectly.

The finished hat fits VERY well on a 20-inch circumference head. Since the hat has a nice amount of stretch, it would probably work for anywhere from a 19 to 21-inch circumference.

When I blocked this hat, I didn’t stretch the brim at all, to keep it snug.

For a 21 or larger circumference, you may need to stretch and size it during blocking, although I’d recommend blocking it without stretching it first. Then, if the hat is snug, dampen and stretch the brim as needed.

Note: I usually do not float color strands more than 5 stitches, however, in the colorwork sections, there are a number of places in this pattern where there are six same-color stitches in a row. I went ahead and floated 6 with no problem. However, in the few areas where the same-color stitches went for 7 or more before a color change, I did a float wrap in the middle.

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