This warm winter cap in five sizes (XS/S/M/L/XL) is worked with a single cable detail to showcase a rustic, earthy yarn. Since this piece knits up super fast on larger needles, it is good vehicle for chunky handspun or slubby yarns, special fibers, or learning to cable. Knit in a softly spun wool, cotton, or exotic fiber blend to get the right drape for the slouchy look pictured here. Suggested Yarns: Kent Worsted, Confection Worsted, Better Breakfast Worsted, Targhee Tango Worsted, or any worsted/aran weight yarn with 32 to 40 yards per ounce that knits to pattern gauge. Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size.Finished Size: 14(16, 18, 20, 22) inches in circumference to fit heads measuring up to 17(19, 21, 23, 25) inches around (blocked)Yarn requirements: 100(125, 150, 175, 200) yardsGauge: 14 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on larger needles (washed and laid flat to dry) Needles: size 10US (6.0 mm) for body (or size to obtain correct gauge) size 8US (5.0 mm) for brim (or two sizes smaller than body needle)