Choose a DK or worsted weight yarn and knit this easy checks pattern with knit & purl stitches. Select the 8x8 or 16x16 pattern repeat for a small or large texture. Wear the hat slouchy or folded for a thicker brim.

Finished Measurements
20.5” / 52cm circumference. 10” / 25cm long from CO to top. Shown on a 22.5” / 57cm circumference head.

Yarn
DK or worsted weight

Yardage
180yds / 165m

Shown in

Red Sample
Jill Draper Makes Stuff Hudson
Colorway - Paprika

Black Sample
Hedgehog Fibers Merino DK
Colorway - Graphite

Needles
40” US 6 / 4mm circular
Magic loop method is used for knitting in the round.

Notions
1 stitch marker, tapestry needle

Gauge
20 sts & 32 rows = 4” / 10cm in stockinette stitch

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