Halibut Hat

This DK weight colorwork hat is worked up quickly in the round and makes for a lovely gift knit for the fish lover in your life. Inspired by my home in Alaska! This is a tall, jaunty hat that is meant to slouch a bit. MATERIALS Yarn: Kelbourne Woolens Scout (100% wool) 274 yards [250 m] - 100 g or other DK weight yarn Sample shown in: MC: Gray Heather CC: Scarlett Heather Needles: Main: US 6 [4 mm] circular needle 16” [40 cm] length for the hat body. Double pointed needles of the same sizes suitable for small circumference knitting for the crown decreases Ribbing: US 4 [3.5 mm] circular needle, 16” [40 cm] length Notions: Stitch Marker, darning needle, scissors, balloon or bowl for blocking GAUGE 20 sts and 28 rounds = 4 inches [10 cm] in colorwork and stockinette on main gauge needles. Note- You should always knit your swatch the same way that the pattern is knit—in this case, in the round. Block your swatch as you will your finished garment and allow it to dry fully before measuring. Sizes S (M, L) Circumference: 20 (21.75, 23.25)" [51 (55.5, 59) cm] Height: 10.5" [27 cm] Yardage:
 Please note that yardage is estimated, and can vary between knitters. MC : 105 (120, 135) yards [96 (110, 123.5) m] CC : 65 (70, 75) yards [59.5 (64, 68.5) m] [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/halibut [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/halibut-cowl