A choose-your-own adventure hat written for 3 different weights of yarn - just choose your favorite 2 colors of yarn and follow the instructions that correspond with your yarn weight. Make it in your favorite sports ball colors to ensure a truly jinx-proof season!

To make following this pattern easier, instructions are color coded to yarn weight: Sport Weight, Worsted Weight, Chunky Weight. When instructions appear in black text, they apply to all weights of yarn. Printing this pattern out in color is strongly recommended!

This pattern was available for free through June 15, 2017 to anyone who signed up for my newsletter, and it is now available for purchase for $6 in my Ravelry store.

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Skill Level
Intermediate

Sizing
Adult Small (Adult Large)
To Fit Head Circumference: 19 (22) inches
Note: Actual circumference for each size when hat lis laid flat is given below; bear in mind that fabric is quite stretchy to accommodate a variety of head sizes. Swatching is recommended to ensure best fit.

Sport Weight Hat:
US 4 (3.5mm) circular needles - 16” circumference
US 4 (3.5mm) DPNs
1 skein each Briggs & Little Lite n’ Fancy in Ocean Blue (Color A) and Cream (Color B) - 240 yards (219 meters) per skein
Stitch marker

Gauge: 24 stitches and 36 rounds = 4” in Stripe Pattern

Actual Circumference: 17 (18.5) inches

Length
Slouchy Version: 9.25 (11.75) inches
Beanie Version: 8.5 (9) inches

Worsted Weight Hat:
US 9 (5.5mm) circular needles - 16” circumference
US 9 (5.5mm) DPNs
1 skein each Briggs & Little Heritage in Light Grey (Color A) and Grape (Color B) - 215 yards (197 meters) per skein
Stitch Marker

Gauge: 16 stitches and 24 rounds = 4” in Stripe Pattern

Actual circumference: 19 (22) inches

Length
Slouchy Version: 9.5 (11.5) inches
Beanie Version: 7.5 (8.5) inches

Chunky Weight Hat:
US 13 circular needles - 16” circumference
US 13 DPNs
1 skein each Briggs & Little Super yarn in Jade (Color A) and Light Green (Color B) - 85 yards (78 meters) per skein
Stitch Marker

Gauge: 9.5 stitches and 13 rounds = 4” in Stripe Pattern

Actual circumference: 18.5 (22) inches

Length
Slouchy Version: 10 (12) inches
Beanie Version: 8 (9) inches