Royston is knit in the round from the bottom up.

YARN: The Fibre Co. Knightsbridge (65% baby llama, 25% merino wool, 10% silk; 120 yds/50 gm skein): redwick, 2 skeins.
GAUGE: 22 sts and 28 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Diamond Cable on larger ndl, after blocking.
NEEDLES: 1 - 16” (40 cm) US 5 (3.75 mm) circular, 1 - 16” (40 cm) US 6 (4 mm) circular and set dpns.
NOTIONS: Stitch marker, 2 cable needles, tapestry needle.
SIZE: 18.75” (47.75 cm) brim circumference, unstretched, 28” (71.25 cm) body circumference at widest point, 8.25” (21 cm) length.
SKILLS: Working cables from a chart.