A cute hat – perfect for the first chill of autumn!

SIZE
To fit head circumference: 45–50 (55–60) cm [17¾–19¾ (21¾–23½) in]
Brim (unstretched): 41.5 (48) cm [16¼ (19) in]
Body of hat (unstretched): 45 (51.5) cm [17¾ (20¼) in]
Brim to crown: 22 (23) cm [8¾ (9¼) in]
Shown in larger size on head circumference 56cm [22in]

YARN
Arnall-Culliford Knitwear Something to Knit With 4ply (4ply / fingering weight; 70% highland wool, 30% superfine alpaca; 187m per 50g skein)
Strawberry; 1 x 50g skein (both sizes)

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
1 set 2.75mm circular needles, 40cm [16in] long, or a set of 2.75mm double-pointed needles
1 set 3.25mm circular needles, 40cm [16in] long, or a set of 3.25mm double-pointed needles
Either a longer 3.25mm circular needle for working magic loop at the crown, or a set of 3.25mm double-pointed needles
Cable needle, Stitch marker, Tapestry needle

TENSION
28 sts and 38 rounds to 10cm [4in] over lace and cable pattern, using larger needles, after washing and blocking
30 sts and 40 rounds to 10cm [4in] over rib pattern, using smaller needles, after washing and blocking

PATTERN NOTES
The hat starts with a ribbed brim, before switching to a cable and lace pattern. As the body of the hat progresses, the lace pattern gets smaller. Crown shaping completes the hat, which has a slightly slouchy shape.
Two sizes are provided in the pattern, but if you wish to make further adjustments, here are some suggestions. To alter the depth, adjust the depth of the ribbed brim. You can alter the circumference by adding or removing repeats of the 18 stitch motif, or you can add extra purl stitches between the lace and cable panels. Finally, small adjustments can also be made by using a smaller or larger needle to change the gauge. Do knit a swatch if you choose this approach, and check that you are happy with the knitted fabric.