Green Heron Hat

One of my favorite birds to spot while birding is the Green Heron. I like to think that Green Herons are always cold (something I can relate to) because their thick necks are often drawn up in their body. Many people do not even realize that Green Heron’s have pretty long necks because they rarely see them stretched out. I designed this hat to celebrate the Green Herons and their necks. The hat will keep your head warm and pairs perfectly with the Green Heron Cowl pattern by me. This hat is constructed in the round by dropping stitches which are then crocheted up 6 strands at a time to create large knitted stitches. The hat starts with 2x2 ribbing. This hat requires no or minimal crown shaping with decreased stitches. The hat is designed to be stretchy and should cover half or all of your ear. For a slouchier hat, increase the number of body rounds knitted (a multiple of 6). **Size and Finished Measurements (Circumference, Height, blocked)** Newborn: 14in/35.6cm, 4.5in/11.4cm Baby (3-6m): 16in/40.6cm, 4.7/11.9cm Baby (6-12m): 18in/45.7cm, 5in/12.7cm Toddler (1-3y): 18in/45.7cm, 6in/15.2cm Kid (3-10y): 20in/50.8cm, 7.5in/19.1cm Teen/Adult Small: 20in/50.8cm, 8in/20.3cm Adult Medium: 22in/55.9cm, 9in/22.9cm Adult Large: 24in/60.9cm, 9.5in/24.1cm Adult X-Large: 26in/66cm, 10.5in/26.7cm **Yarn** Nerdy Knits Yarn, ”Worsted” (100% Superwash Merino Wool, 219 yds in 100 g) Colorways: Harfest (MC; 1 skein) and Bea (CC, 1 skein) or any Worsted Yarn with similar yds/g Newborn: 43.7 yd, 5.1 yd Baby (3-6m): 49.9 yd, 7.7 yd Baby (6-12m): 56.1 yd, 12.9 yd Toddler (1-3y): 69.6 yd, 12.9 yd Kid (3-10y): 92.3 yd, 21.5 yd Teen/Adult Small: 92.3 yd, 28.6 yd Adult Medium: 118 yd, 31.5 yd Adult Large: 128.7 yd, 42.9 yd Adult X-Large: 158.9 yd, 46.5 yd Needles and hooks US 6/4mm 16 in/40cm or longer circular needle US 8/5mm 16 in/40cm or longer circular needle US G-6/4mm Crochet hook OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE **Notions** Row Counter Stitch Counters Tapestry Needle I-cord Maker (optional) Paracord/Drawstring/Ribbon (optional) .9 in/2.3 cm Double Hole Cord Lock (optional) **Gauge** Stockinette 4”x4”/10cmx10cm Blocked: 16 sts by 24 rounds