Garter and Gulls Hat

The hats are worked in the round from the bottom up. They resemble my "Garter and Gulls Scarf", exploring variations of the “gull’ or ‘gull cable’ stitch, a set of cross-overs that can be worked either by dropping sts intentionally, or by using a traditional cable needle. In my knitting, I used the drop-stitch method (when the stitch is dropped from the previous round to the front of your work it will hang there safely). **BABY HAT** **FINISHED SIZE**: To fit actual head circumference of 14–16 inches Finished Circumference is 12.5 inches.Finished Length: 6 inches. **YARN**: Purl Soho’s Cashmere Merino Bloom, light worsted/DK-weight yarn, 75% extra fine merino wool and 25% cashmere, 100 grams (3.5 ounces), 218 yards (199 meters), Color Warm Honey, 1 skein. **NEEDLES**: One – 16” US 6 (4 mm) circular. One 16” US 7 (4.5 mm) circular. One – set US 7(4.5 mm) DPNs or longer cords to use for Magic Loop Method. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. **NOTIONS**: Stitch markers, including one unique; tapestry needle. **GAUGE**: 24 sts = 4” (10cm) on US 7 (4.5mm) needles in 2 x 2 rib pattern. **ADULT HAT** **FINISHED SIZE**: 16.5” circumference, 8” length. **YARN**: Purl Soho’s Cashmere Merino Bloom, light worsted/DK-weight yarn, 75% extra fine merino wool and 25% cashmere, 100 grams (3.5 ounces), 218 yards (199 meters), Color Warm Honey, 1 Skein. **NEEDLES**: One – 20” US 6 (4 mm) circular. One 20” US 7 (4.5 mm) circular. One – set US 7(4.5 mm) DPNs or longer cords to use for Magic Loop Method. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. **NOTIONS**: Stitch markers, including one unique; tapestry needle. **GAUGE**: 24 sts = 4” (10cm) on US 7 (4.5mm) needles in 2 x 2 rib pattern.