Sparkle Smush Hat

*During uncertain times, I seek comfort in making. Sparkle Smush Hat is the perfect project to bling joy and happiness. With a luxurious fluffy smushy Suri Alpaca paired with Mega Bling sparkles, the combo makes a super soft and sparkly fabric. This hat will hug your head, keep you warm, and make you razzle dazzle.* **There are a few knit kit available [www.thecraftyjackalope.com][1]** **YARN - Yarn A & B held together** **A:** WoolAddicts Honor (109 yards/100 meters; 50% Suri Alpaca, 50% Extrafine Merino Wool; chunky weifht) x 1 ball **OR** **A:** Rico Yarns Fashion Light Luxury (142 yards/130 meters; 74% Alpaca, 22% Wool, 4% Nylon; 50g; chunky weight) x 1. **AND** **B:** Lang Yarns Paillettes (122 yards/112 meters; 55% Nylon, 45% Polyester novelty sequin; lace weight) x 1 ball. **NEEDLES** 5 mm (US 8) 16”/40cm Circular Needles. 6 mm (US 10) 16”/40cm Circular Needles. 6 mm (US 10) DPNs. **NOTIONS** 1 Stitch marker. Tapestry needle to weave in ends. **GAUGE (blocked) Using Rico Light Luxury** St-st using larger needles, yarns A & B held together. 13 sts x 20 rounds = 4”/10cm. **GAUGE (blocked) Using WA Honor** 2.5 sts x 22 rounds = 4”/10cm. **SIZES** Small (Medium, Large). **MEASUREMENTS Using Rico Light Luxury** Circumference: 15 (18, 21)”/38 (47.75, 53.25) cm. Height: 9”/22.75cm. **MEASUREMENTS Using WA Honor** Circumference: 16 (19.25, 22.5)”/40.5 (48.75, 57.25)cm. Height: 9”/22.75cm. [1]: https://www.thecraftyjackalope.com/products/sparkle-smush-hat-knit-kit