Perfect for an advanced beginner knitter’s first foray into stranded color work, this hat is a quick, fun knit, perfect for using up those leftover bits of yarn. Inspired by The Mandalorian, use the colors shown or pick your own. This is the way…

Yarn: Approx 60 yards/15 grams of C1, 82 yards/21 grams of C2, and 36 yards/9 grams of C3 in fingering weight yarn (not including pompom). Shown in Forbidden Fiber Co. Genesis, 100% SW Merino. C1: Anti-Hero, C2: Sidekick, C3: Sub-plot.
Size: 18, (20, 22) inch circumference (unstretched).
Needles: US size 3/3.25 mm and US size 5/3.75mm 16 inch or longer circulars to work in magic loop.
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers.
Gauge: 20 stitches by 28 rows (BLOCKED) in stockinette on US size 5/3.75 mm needles