Pattern Description from Knitting for Peace: “Be sure to make this elegant hat out of a very soft, warm, easy-care yarn. Cotton and cotton blends work well, and very soft animal fibers - like merino wool and alpaca - may also be appreciated. If you know her, check with the recipient before you start to find out if her skin is sensitive to any fibers.”

Finished Measurements: Finished hat circumference: 17.5 (19, 20.25)“

Yarn: Approximately 200 yards sportweight yarn. Samples from book shown in GGH maxima (100% merino superwash)

Needles:

• 1 set of double-pointed needles (dpn) size US 5 (3.75 mm)
• One 16” circular (circ) needle size US 5 (optional)
• Change needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions: Stitch markers, yarn needle