Drift

*Expanding texture and a four point crown shaping make this hat unique and perfect to pull on whenever you are heading out to explore. Whether it be as a tourist in your own town, or visiting a faraway place for the first time, this cashmere hat will keep you cozy wherever you drift off to. This is one of 3 patterns available in the Wanderlust Collection designed exclusively for [Knit Purl][4] in Portland!* This pattern has both written and charted directions. **Yarn:** Approximately 2 oz/165 yd DK **Suggested yarn:** North Light Fibers Water Street (2 oz/165 yd) 1 skein in Riptide **Suggested Needles:** US 4/ 3.5mm - 16 inch Circulars & US 5/3.75mm - 16 inch Circulars and DPNs **Gauge (worked over garter):** 20 sts & 38 rows/ 4in/10cm using larger needles **Finished Measurements:** Length - 9 in/23 cm; Circumference - 18 in/46 cm (unstretched); *This has is designed for a beanie style fit. For a larger hat or one with more slouch, go up a needle size or two and use worsted weight yarn.* **Techniques to Indulge In:** Knitting in the round, ribbing, twisting stitches, working from a chart, 4 point crown shaping. [1]: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/drift-15 [2]: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ramble-4 [3]: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/take-flight-6