Yarn Dragon Beanie

*Her emerald and deep purple scales shimmer as she spreads her wings to take flight. The villagers have left gifts for her in their fields; her fiery heart is joyous at the sight of enormous balls of yarn in every direction! This is her favorite time of year. She carefully gathers each ball and carries them to her hoard, delighting in the fibers, colors, and craftsmanship of each one.* **Difficulty** Intermediate **Techniques To Indulge In** Post Stitches, Puff Stitches, Working in the Round, Top Down Stitching **Finished Measurements (inches/cm)** 21” in circumference x 8.5” tall (53.3 cm x 21.6 cm) **Gauge in Pattern** After completing RND 7, the diameter of your hat’s crown when laid flat should measure 6.5 inches (16.5 cm). **Yarn** 301 yards (275 meters) of worsted weight Outcast Relics, Worsted Weight (100% Merino), (1) skein: 218 yards (311 meters) and 100 grams (3.5 ounces) per skein Main Color: Emerald, (1) skein, 218 yards (199 meters) Color A: Dusky Evenfall, (1) skein, 83 yards (76 meters) **Hook** US Size I/9: 5.50 mm **Notions** Tapestry Needle, Scissors, Pom-Pom (optional)