Pattern - Hat - Matt's Hue* - SW Merino - DK - 2403

This Design is for my friend Matt. Matt LOVES color and texture. Figure this one may be the ticket. So Matt's Hue* - *a.k.a Hat, Cap, Kep take your pick.

It starts with ICord Cast On, some Lace, Rib, and finally Slip Stitch.

The Pattern is written for  DK  weight yarns. It comes with 2 sizes.

You could use any DK or Aran weight yarns as long as you get close to gauge - you could change needle size for gauge or if you want a different size.

Gauge: 25 sts/4" & 32 rounds/4" worked in Slip Stitch Pattern US Size 6 (4 mm) needles.

HAT SIZE:

Average: 20-22" around head & 16" bottom edge over crown of head to bottom edge covering the ears.

Large: 22-23 1/2" around head & 16" bottom edge over crown of head to bottom edge covering the ears.

You need: US Size 6 (4 mm) Double Pointed Needles for decreasing of the hat &

US Size 5 (3.75 mm) Circular Needles - 16" length &

US Size 6 (4 mm) Circular Needles - 24" length. Do NOT use a shorter length or your hat will be too small. 

Marker.

2 skeins of any DK  weight yarns in 2 different colors. Make sure you have a contrast or you will have a hard time working the Slip Stitch Pattern. You need very little of the Contrasting Color. but 1 full skein for either size for the Main Color.