Basic Doodle Hat

**THE BASIC DOODLE HAT** This pattern is worked in the round, from bottom up. Beginning with a flexible brim option, the stranded colorwork is then knit to desired finished height. Lastly, the crown decreases evenly for a smooth finish. This is a **Doodle Series Pattern**, which means it includes micro charts intended to be used as mix-and-match colorwork motifs throughout the project. This “basic doodle” uses simple, everyday motifs that can go with anything for the perfect cowl! Or you can substitute ANY other Doodle charts! **The Basic Doodle includes 26 charts.** **SIZE(S)** Baby, Child (Adult S/M, Adult L/X-L)* *Available in standard or slouchy fit. **MEASUREMENTS** Standard Height: 6, 7 (9, 10) in [15, 18 (23, 25) cm] Slouchy Height: 8, 9 (11, 12) in [20, 23 (28, 30) cm] Circum.: 12, 16 (20, 24) in [30, 40 (50, 60) cm] Hats are intended to fit with negative ease. Choose a size with approx. 1-2 in [2.5-5 cm] negative ease based on actual head circumference to ensure a snug finished fit. **YARN** Any DK, light worsted, or sport weight yarn. Sample uses Green Letter Day Merino 4-ply DK base, 100% superwash merino, 100g, 250 yards [231 m] Colors: Varies between samples Yardage listed in total yards per size due to the customizable nature of this pattern. * 150, 200 (250, 300) yards [137, 183 (228, 274) m] Approx. (1) 100g skein main color and (3-4) 20g skeins accent colors **NEEDLES** Main Hat: US 5/3.75 mm or size needed to obtain gauge Ribbing: US 4/3.5 mm or one size smaller than gauge 16 or 24 in [40 or 60 cm] circular needles NOTE: DPNs or magic loop required for crown decreases. **GAUGE** 24 sts and 24 rounds per 4 in [10 cm] in colorwork **NOTIONS** 3, 4 (5, 6) stitch markers (one in different color) Scissors & Tapestry needle **SPECIAL TECHNIQUES** Special techniques include stranded colorwork in the round, 1x1 ribbing, k2tog and ssk decreases. **SHARING** Please share progress photos and finished projects using #BasicDoodleHat