The Oslo Hat is knit from the bottom up in stockinette stitch with the yarn held double. The first part of the hat is worked on a short circular needle (3.5 mm / 40 cm), while the crown is worked on DPNs or on a longer circular needle using the Magic Loop technique to work a small circumference. Yarn Weight:yarn held together Fingering + Fingering= DK / 8 ply Gauge:22 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette with yarn held double Yardage:459 - 689 yards (420 - 630 m)Needles:US 4 - 3.5 mm Sizes: child (junior) woman (man) Measurements: To fit head circumference of 47-50 (50-55) 55-59 (59-62) cm Gauge: 22 stitches x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 3.5 mm needles Suggested needles: 3.5 mm (US size 4) / 40 cm circular needles, 3.5 mm (US size 4) double pointed needles (DPNs) or a longer circular needle to use the magic loop technique PLEASE NOTE: This is a printed pattern not a PDF.