Doodle Hat

This hat is worked in the round on circular needles, from the bottom up. Beginning with a flexible brim option, which can be single or double (folded) the stranded colowork is then worked to either standard or slouchy height as you prefer. **SIZES** Infant, Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult Approx. 12, 14, 16, 18 (20, 22, 24) in / 30, 35, 40, 45 (50, 55, 60) cm, finished hat circumference **YARN** Any DK, light worsted, or sport weight (4ply) yarn that achieves gauge (tension) **YARDAGE** Approx. total yardage: 150, 175, 200, 225 (250, 275, 300) yd / 137, 160, 183, 206 (229, 251, 274) m **NEEDLES** US 5 / 3.75mm or size needed to obtain gauge (tension), for colorwork US 4 / 3.5mm or one size smaller than gauge (tension) needle, optional for ribbing 16 or 24in / 40 or 60cm circulars, based on circumference of size selected, and DPNs if not using magic loop for crown decreases **GAUGE (TENSION)** 24 sts and 24 rnds = 4in / 10cm, over colorwork after blocking **NOTIONS** Stitch markers (one in different color) Tapestry needle Pompom, optional **SPECIAL TECHNIQUES** Twisted ribbing; k2tog decreases ~~~~~ SAMPLES shown in the book are worked with: Madelinetosh Tosh DK, 100% Superwash Merino Wool, 228yd/209m per 3½oz/100g