I was thrilled to come across some Grey Gotland roving at the SOAR marketplace last fall. The resulting yarn is substantial and slightly glossy with a bit of a halo. Once it was spun up, I knew it wanted to become a nice, warm hat to ward off the next polar vortex!

Materials:
Approx. 150 yards (6oz.) two-ply Grey Gotland Handspun Yarn (8 WPI); an Aran yarn would be an appropriate substitute if you are looking to use commercially made yarn
US #8 (5mm) circular and DPN needles
US #6 (4mm) circular needle
Darning needle
Stitch marker

Gauge:

15 sts and 24 rows = 4” in pattern stitch.

Finished Measurements:

Approx. 19.5” circumference; however, it is very easy to customize this hat as you go since it is knit from the top down.