Size: (1) 2 (3) 4 (5) Skill level: Intermediate Circumference: (46) 49 (53) 56 (59) cm Size guide: The hat has a negative ease of approx. 5 cm (i.e. the hat measures 5 cm less than the head circumference). Length: 20 cm Gauge: 26 stitches x 40 rows in stockinette on 2.5 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm (after washing). Recommended needles: 3.5 mm circular needle (40 cm) + 2.5 mm circular needle (40 cm). YARN CHOICE: The Femihat in the photo is knitted with 1 strand of cotton yarn. Which yarn should you choose? Recycled yarnPurchased yarn Recycled yarn: Consider using leftover or recycled yarn for your project. It’s cheaper and better for the environment.Experiment until you achieve a gauge of 26 stitches x 40 rows = 10 cm.Yardage required: You will need (180) 190 (200) 210 (220) meters of main color/gray + (90) 95 (100) 105 (110) meters of contrast color/white. Purchased yarn:2 skeins of Lana Grossa Elastico (Main color/gray)1 skein of Lana Grossa Elastico (Contrast color/white) Note: This applies to all sizes.