Size: 18-20 / 20-22 / 22-24 (46-51/ 51-56/ 56-61 cm) head circumference Yarn: 150 / 160 / 200 yards

(135/144/180 m) aran / heavy worsted weight Gauge: 18 sts / 4 or 10 cm Needles: one US #6 (4mm) - 16 (40cm) circular needle, one US# 8 (5mm) - 16 (40cm) circular needle, and set of US# 8 double point Other: darning needle, one pin style stitch /round marker

Abbreviations: st(s): stitch(es) k: knit p: purl *: repeat stitch pattern between asterisks k2tog: k2 sts together sl: slip stitch as if to purl 2tog: two sts together psso: pass slipped stitch over just knit stitch(es) x: times m1: make one stitch by picking up and twisting bar that lies between two stitches

Begin:
With smaller circular needle, loosely Cast on 88, 96, 100 sts Place marker and join in round being careful not to twist stitches.

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Brim Ribbing: *k2, p2* for 1.5(4 cm) Increase Round: choose appropriate hat size: Small hat only: *k4, m1*- 110 sts Medium hat only: *k4, m1*- 120 sts Large hat only: *k5, m1*- 120 sts (Yes, medium and large end up with the same number of sts) All sizes: switch to larger circular needle, and knit one round Proceed to pattern rounds: Pattern Rounds: 1: purl 2: knit 3: purl 4-8: knit Repeat pattern rounds 1-8 until piece measures 6.5 -7 (16.5-18 cm) in length measured from cast on edge. Decreasing Rounds: As you are decreasing, stay in stitch pattern. If you are on a purl row, purl 2 stitches together, if on a knit row, knit 2 stitches together. Change to double point needles when necessary. 1. Purl or knit 3, purl or knit 2tog. 2,4,6,8. Knit or purl. 3. Purl or knit 2, purl or knit 2 tog. 5. Purl or knit 1, purl or knit 2tog. 7. Purl or knit 2tog. 9. Purl or knit 2tog.

Finishing: Cut yarn leaving a 12 (30 cm) tail. With darning needle draw together remaining stitches, and weave in all loose ends.

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