Calling all beer lovers! The Brewmaster Hat is here to keep your head warm during the cold months while you sip that IPA, Gose, or Porter and dream of sunny days. Or if you’re the type of person that thrives in chilly temps, dress up your noggin with this hat and head to your favorite brewery for a pint on the patio!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Needles
18” - 24” / 40 - 60 cm circular needles in size US 5 (3.75 mm) and/or corresponding set of 4 or 5 double pointed needles. Or needles in size required to obtain gauge.

18” - 24” / 40 - 60 cm circular needles in size US 3 (3.25 mm) and/or corresponding set of 4 or 5 double pointed needles for brim.

Yarn & Yardage
Two or more contrasting colors in DK weight yarn. Since yarn length will vary depending on the color options you select, a general range is provided below:

Short Brim | 140 yd - 200 yd / 128 m – 183 m (total yarn needed)
Folded Brim | 180 yd - 240 yd / 165 m – 220 m (total yarn needed)

Notions
Tapestry needle
1 beginning of round stitch marker (additional markers if desired to place every 8 stitches, quantity will vary based on number of stitches cast on)
Scissors
(Optional) Faux fur pom pom or scrap yarn for pom pom

SIZING

Size & Finished Measurements
5 circumferences / 3 lengths / 2 brim options

Hat is designed with approximately 2” / 5 cm negative ease. Measurements have been rounded to the nearest quarter inch / half centimeter.

Sizes are shown in pattern as 1 (2, 3, 4, 5).

Hat circumference:
19 (20, 21, 22, 23)“ / 48.5 (51, 53.5, 56, 58.5) cm

Size can be customized!

Gauge
24 stitches and 26rows rows for 4” (10 cm) square measured over colorwork pattern in the round after blocking

If sharing your progress and finished piece on Instagram or other social networks, please use the hashtag #BrewmasterHat so I can admire your beautiful work! Happy knitting, friend!