My Christmas gift to the knitting community and a favourite go-to hat, that matches my Rebellious scarf

• The pattern is written for five sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) to fit both children and adults with a finished circumference of ca. 45 (49, 54, 59, 64) cm // 17.5 (19.5, 21.25, 23.25, 25) in.

The sample is shown in size 3 on a model with 54 cm (21.25 in) head circumference. For more of the finished garment measurements, please refer to the schematic.

Yarn

• ca. 40 (55, 66, 76, 86) g or less than 1 skein of 100% Irish wool from Donegal Spinning Company, with ca. 200 m (218 yds) per 100 g skein, shown in colourway Grey 3750;

• or ca. 80 (110, 132, 152, 172) m // 87 (120, 144, 166, 187) yds of any other worsted/light aran weight yarn with a matching gauge.

The yardage includes enough for a tiny (2.5 cm (1 in) in diameter) pompom.

Needles and notions

• 4 mm (US 6) circular needles with 40-60 cm (16-24 in) long cable (try a magic loop technique if using a longer cable needle);
• a set of 4.0 mm (US 6) DPNS (double pointed needles) for the crown (optional);
• one stitch marker;
• a tapestry needle or a crochet hook to finish and weave in the ends.

Gauge

• 17 sts & 28 rnds in 10 cm (4 in) on 4.0 mm (US 6) needles measured over 2x2 ribbing in the round after blocking;

Adjust the needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.