YARN40 (70) 95 (105) 130 yards total of worsted weight yarn. For stripes, you’ll need about 10 grams / 25 yards of a worsted weight yarn for each stripe. We used 1 skein of Malabrigo Worsted for the main color (but you can substitute any solid worsted weight yarn – we love our Woolfolk Far for an extra soft and squishy hat). NEEDLESUS 7 / 4.5 mm 16” circulars & either double pointed needles, or long circulars for the magic loop method NOTIONS7 (9) 10 (11) 12 stitch markers, one unique for beginning of roundGAUGE4.5 stitches & 7 rows per inch in stockinette stitch when working in the round SIZES Baby (Child) Adult Small (Adult Medium) Adult LargeMEASUREMENTS15.5” (17.75”) 20” (22.25”) 24.5” circumference at brim4.25” (5.75”) 7” (7”) 7.75” from brim to crown SKILL LEVELAdvanced Beginner.(refer to this page for skill level descriptions) TECHNIQUES USEDCasting on, joining to work in the round, knitting, adding a new ball of yarn, carrying yarn up the back of your work, using markers, knit two together (k2tog), working in the round on small circumferences using double pointed needles or long circulars and the magic loop method, closing the top of a hat, weaving in ends.
