Brighter Days Hat

*Spend 20USD, get 20% off, just place all the patterns in the cart at the same time!* > **Love SweaterFreak patterns?** Be sure to sign up > to [my newsletter][1] to get fresh releases, > exclusive codes and more right in your inbox! **INSPIRATION** This year - I want to get away from it! Brighter days? Yes please! Grab that bright squishy DK(or worsted) skein and whip yourself up this easy and fun topper - now that all gift giving is done, it's the perfect time to gift something for yourself! The slip stitch pattern is easy to work and showcases the beauty of speckled and tonal yarns perfectly. This hat can be worn as a slouchy beanie or with brim folded for double warmth. Enjoy! **YARN** SUBCULTURE Yarn SW Merino Worsted Single Ply Thick and Thin – 100% merino; 228 yards (208 m) per 115 g (4.06 oz) skein 180 yards used **MEASUREMENTS** Circumference: 21” Depth: 8”(with brim folded), 10”(with brim unfolded) **NEEDLES** US#5/3.75mm - 16”/40cm; US#6/4.00mm - 16”/40cm circular needles and DPNs **TOOLS** 1 marker and tapestry needle **GAUGE** 20 sts/27 rows per 4” square worked in Stockinette stitch with US#6/4.00 mm blocked **SKILLS & TECHNIQUES** knitting/purling slipping stitches [1]: https://www.subscribepage.com/sweaterfreak