Parkside Hat

Keeping it simple to allow the beauty of Peace Fleece to take center stage, this basic hat serves as a yarn taster, taking just one skein. With a generous folded brim and plenty of stretch to accommodate heads of any age or fit preference, this hat is given in three sizes: Knit the largest size for a cushy, substantial hat for maximum warmth, or size down for a slightly more snug, yet still stretchy fit. **Sizes** Small (Medium, Large) Small to fit baby/child Medium to fit teen/med adult up to 21˝ {53.5 cm} circumference Large to fit adult up to 23˝ {58.5 cm} circumference **Yarn** Peace Fleece Worsted (75% Navajo Rambouillet & Domestic Fine Wool/25% Mohair, approx. 200 yds {183 m} per 4 oz {113g} skein) Size Small in Antarctic White (size Medium in Negotiation Grey, size Large in Rabbit Grey), 1 skein for any size **Needles** One 16˝ {40 cm} circular needle and set of DPNs, or longer circular for magic loop method, in size US 8 {5 mm} **Or size to obtain gauge** **Gauge** 20 sts and 22 rnds = 4˝ {10 cm} in 1x1 rib, unstretched **Finished Measurements** 12 (14, 16)˝ circumference and 7.75 {12, 12.75}˝ total length {30.5 (35.5, 40.5) cm circumference and 20 (30.5, 32.5) cm total length}, after blocking **Notes** Hat is worked in the round from brim to crown. Crown shaping is worked over five points with a central double decrease (CDD) worked into the rib pattern. Finished measurements are taken unstretched and unfolded; ribbed fabric is very stretchy and can accommodate a range of head sizes.