Notions
Stitch markers – 4
Length of contrasting yarn (for lifeline)
Yarn needle
FINGERING VERSION
Yarn
1 skein Woolfolk Sno
100% Ovis 21 Ultimate Merino® Wool
205m/223yds per 50g/1.76oz skein
OR 169m/ 185yds of fingering weight yarn
Sample shown in Color Nº 1+17
Needles
US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needle, 16” (for brim)
US 6 / 4 mm circular needle, 16” (for body)
US 6 / 4 mm double pointed needles (for crown)
Gauge
25½ stitches and 33 rounds = 4”/10cm
in Stockinette stitch on larger needles
(in the round + unblocked)
25 stitches and 30 rounds = 4”/10cm
in Stockinette stitch on larger needles
(in the round + blocked)
MID-WEIGHT VERSION
Yarn
1 ball Sandnes Garn Tweed
40% baby alpaca/32% viscose/8% merino wool
150m/164yds per 50g/1.76oz ball
OR 123m/135yds of brushed alpaca or comparable yarn
Sample shown in colour 5585
Needles
US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needle, 16” (for brim)
US 8 / 5 mm circular needle, 16” (for body)
US 8 / 5 mm double pointed needles (for crown)
Gauge
16 stitches and 25 rounds = 4”/10cm
in Stockinette stitch on larger needles
(in the round + unblocked)
14½ stitches and 28 rounds = 4”/10cm
in Stockinette stitch on larger needles
(in the round + blocked)
ULTRALIGHT VERSION
Yarn
1 ball Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk
77% alpaca/23% silk
140m/153yds per 25g/0.9oz ball
OR 140m/153yds of brushed alpaca or comparable yarn
Sample shown in colour 3
Needles
US 6 / 4 mm circular needle, 16” (for brim)
US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needle, 16” (for body)
US 7 / 4.5 mm double pointed needles (for crown)
Gauge
19 stitches and 29 rounds = 4”/10cm
in Stockinette stitch on larger needles
(in the round + unblocked)
18½ stitches and 29 rounds = 4”/10cm
in Stockinette stitch on larger needles
(in the round + blocked)
