Difficulty: Adventurous beginner.
Stitches used in this pattern: knit, purl, k2tog, p2tog, and working a 4-stitch cable (explained in pattern).
Sizes: Child (teen/adult S, adult M/L, adult XL) to fit head circumference of approximately 18 (20, 22, 24)“/45 (50, 55, 60) cm
Gauge: 28 sts and 36 rounds to 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch before blocking; 48 sts and 40 rounds to 4”/10 cm in pattern after blocking. Note that this is a very stretchy hat.
Yarn: Fingering/sock yarn, approximately 35 (40, 45, 50) grams/120 (150, 175, 200) yards/115 (140, 160, 185) meters.
Needles: US 3/3.25 mm or size to obtain gauge.
If you are working in the round: A 16”/40 cm circular needle will be comfortable for all but the child size, which will need to be worked either on a 12”/30 cm circular needle, double-pointed needles or a much longer circular needle, if you prefer the Magic Loop method. All sizes will need dpns/Magic Loop as the number of stitches decreases at the crown of the hat.
Notions: If you are working in the round: Marker for beginning of round + 6 (7, 8, 9) additional markers.
If working flat, you will not need the BOR marker. Small loops of yarn can be used if you do not have enough markers. You will also need a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, and, if working flat, for seaming.
Questions as you go? My email is in the pattern.