Moon Festival Hat

The perfect slightly slouchy hat for gathering with family and friends any time of the cool seasons, but especially during the Moon Festival in autumn. A simple but punchy moon and stars motif decorates a hat that can be dressed up or down. Wear it to a family viewing of the full moon during the autumn festival or any time. Comes in sizes Youth and 2 adult sizes so that the whole family can share in the festivities. > [Join my newsletter][1] and keep up > with all the latest sales codes, > pattern news and test calls, as well > as exclusive sneak peeks. This pattern is suitable for beginner/first time colorwork knitters. **Size** Youth/Small (Medium, Large) with finished circumferences of 16.75 (18.75, 20.75)” / 41.5 (47, 52) cm Finished height from brim to point is 8 (8.5, 9)” / 20 (21.5, 23) cm, adjustable. Select a size with a little negative ease in the circumference. **Gauge** 23 sts and 32 rnds = 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm stockinette knit in the round using Needle A 23 sts and 32 rnds = 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm in color-work using Needle B **Materials** *Yarn* 1 skein each of La Bien Aimée’s Merino DK (100% SW Merino / 252 yards / 230 meters / 115 grams), in colorways “Amege” (MC) and “Winter” (CC). OR DK weight yarn in the following amounts: MC: 150 (180, 210) yards / 140 (160, 190) meters CC: 50 yards / 45 meters *Needles* 16” / 40 cm length needles in the following sizes: **A (Main Fabric):** US6 / 4 mm, or size to obtain gauge in stockinette stitch. **B (Colorwork):** US7 / 4.5 mm, or size to obtain gauge in colorwork. **C (Ribbing):** US5 / 3.75 mm, or 1 size smaller than size to obtain gauge in stockinette stitch. **D (Tubular Cast On, optional):** US 4 / 3.5 mm DPN’s in Size A (Main Fabric). *Notions* Stitch markers, unique marker for beginning of round, tapestry needle. *Optional: waste yarn in a slippery fiber, tools to make a pom, or a purchased pom.* **Credits** Tech Editing: Heather Storta Launch Support: Symphony Chau Photos: Roy and Aimee Sher **Accessibility + Formats** * Large format pattern file included, with 22 pt Avenir Next font (a sans serif font), black text on white background, and no italic formatting text. * All images have alt text. Header structure tagged main pattern file and tested with Adobe Acrobat. * This pattern has tagged header structure for screenreader users, however it is not fully screenreader accessibility due to colorwork being charted-only. [1]: https://aimeeshermakes.com/subscribe