Checkerplate hat

> INTRODUCTORY DISCOUNT: receive any **3 > hat patterns for the price of 2** using > code **NOVEMBERBABY** for my birthday > sale. Offer ends midnight GMT on > Sunday 10th November. A quick knit using an addictive stitch pattern, inspired by the texture of metal checkerplate flooring. **YARN:** worsted weight yarn, approx.145m / 158 yards. Sample shown in Lily Kate Makes AXIS worsted (*90% merino, 10% sure alpaca, 100m per 50g skein*) in shade Neutrino. If using this yarn, you will need 2 skeins. **GAUGE:** 22 sts and 26 rows to 4 inches / 10 cm in Checkerplate stitch blocked. Suggested size 4.5 mm. **NEEDLES & NOTIONS:** 4mm & 4.5mm needles of your preferred length for working small circumferences in the round, eg. DPNs, magic loop, short circulars. Stitch markers Tapestry needle **SIZING:** finished circumference 17.5” / 45cm, which comfortably fits an adult head of circumference 22.5” / 57 cm. ***Note:** using DK weight yarn and 3.5mm & 4mm needles produced a perfect hat size for a 6 year old, following the pattern exactly as written using the shorter option.*