This product is a knitting pattern that provides only the instructions to create the item—it does not include a finished garment. Please read the full description. The pattern may include additional instructions for design variations. A warmly textured, asymmetrical hat in three sizes (S/M/L) that features an openwork panel in leaf motif with button closure to secure the brim. Choose a soft but springy yarn to ensure a well-fitted brim that supports the hat above; the welted fabric will collapse into a slight slouch to one side. Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size and elasticity. Suggested Yarns: Stone Soup DK, Kent DK, Better Breakfast DK, Targhee Tango Sport, or any soft, springy DK yarn that knits to pattern gauge Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size and elasticity. Finished Size: 16(18, 20) inches around brim and 9(10, 11) inches in diameter (washed and blocked) to fit heads measuring up to 20(21.5, 23 inches) in circumferenceYarn requirements: 190(210, 230) yardsButtons: 2 round buttons that are .375 inch in diameter Gauge: 20 sts and 31 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on larger needle (washed and laid flat to dry)Needles: size 6US (4.0 mm) 16-inch circular needle and DPNs or size to obtain correct gauge size 4US (3.5 mm) 16-inch circular needle for brim or .5 mm smaller than gauge needle