Twickham has a simple knit and purl design that climbs up the hat before moving into a stockinette top. With both charts and written instructions, knitters can choose the most comfortable way to follow the pattern.

Yarn
Approximately 150 yards of worsted weight yarn total

Hat Sample Shown in:
The Plucky Knitter Snug Worsted 70% merino/20% cashmere/10% alpaca with 230 yards/115 grams - used approx. 130 yards/63 grams

Needles
1 US size 4 (3.5 mm), 16-inch circular
1 US size 6 (4.0 mm), 16-inch circular
1 set of US size 6 (4.0 mm) double pointed needles

Notions
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Stitch marker for marking beginning of round

Gauge
24 sts/32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on US size 6 needles with The Plucky Knitter Snug Worsted

Finished Size of Hat
Hat has a fitted rib and body. Fits the average woman’s head.
8” across by 8” tall (lying flat & unstretched) UNBLOCKED

Abbreviations
dpn – double pointed needles
k – knit
k2tog – knit 2 together
m1 (knit) – lift loop between stitches from back, knit into front of loop
p – purl
rnd – round
sl – slip
ssk – slip, slip (knitwise), knit slipped sts together
s2kp2 – s2 knitwise, k1, psso
st(s) – stitch(es)

Please note: gauge is for a fitted hat, if you would prefer a slouchier hat, I would suggest using a size 5 for the brim and a size 7 for the body of the hat.