Exploring the idea of fraternal twins, whilst similar yet different, this unisex hat pattern provides two crown design options: a thoroughly modern ‘X’ detail or the understated ‘O’. The alternating bands of stocking stitch worked in the round through the body of the hat provide timeless appeal. The XO Hat suits him or her.

Construction Notes
Hat begins with a Twisted German Cast On brim then worked in the round in detailed purl and knit stitch through the body of the hat. Two options for crown are included. Model A Crown shaping includes decreasing stitches with a Joinery Purl Bind Off to complete. Model B Crown shaping uses decreasing stitches.
Pattern details 2 design options (Models A and B, both reversible), 6 hat sizes with different crown details.
Slip Markers as you encounter them.

Sizes
Nominally (Newborn, Baby, Child) (Adult S, Adult M, Adult L)
Finished size (12 1/2, 14 1/4, 16) (17 3/4, 19 1/2, 21 1/4) in
(31, 35.5, 40) (44.5, 49, 53.5) cm
Model wears Size Adult M with head circumference = 22 in / 56cm

Yarn
Model “X” Hat
Shibui Knits Drift 85% Extra Fine Merino, 15% Cashmere: 110yds / 101m / 50g;
Colour Graphite (shown here as dark grey).
Skeins required: (1, 1, 2) (2, 2, 2)
or
(55, 93, 131) (136, 163, 180) yds / (50, 85, 120) (125, 150, 165) m of Worsted Weight Yarn

Model “O” Hat
Woolfolk Far 100% Merino: 142yds / 130m / 50g;
Colour 05 (shown here as black).
Skeins required: (1, 1, 1) (1, 2, 2)
or
(55, 93, 131) (136, 163, 180) yds / (50, 85, 120) (125, 150, 165) m of Worsted Weight Yarn

Baby Model “X” and “O” Hats
Sweet Georgia Superwash Worsted 100% Superwash Merino: 200yds / 182 m / 115g;
Colour Silver (shown here as light grey)
Skeins required: (1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1)
or
(55, 93, 131) (136, 163, 180) yds / (50, 85, 120) (125, 150, 165) m of Worsted Weight Yarn

Needle
4.5mm (US7) circular needle, 16 in / 40cm long for Brim
5.0mm (US8) circular needle, 16 in / 40cm long for Body of Hat
5.0mm (US8) dpns, to work Joinery Bind Off and if preferred for Body of Hat and/or crown shaping

Other
1 Stitch Marker (BOR Marker)
Tapestry needle

Gauge
18 stitches and 30 rows in 4 in / 10cm in Banded Stocking Stitch using larger needle, washed and blocked flat

Skill Level
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate