Waypoint Hat

The Waypoint Hat is worked in the round from the top down. The design features a double-layer ribbed brim construction for extra warmth and structure, finished with a hand-sewn fabric lining. No sewing machine required! **Construction Notes** The crown is shaped using increases worked across four DPNs. You may switch to a short circular needle once enough stitches are on the needles. The brim is worked in half-twisted rib, then folded and joined to create a clean double-layer edge. The fabric lining is cut from a printed pattern piece and hand-sewn before being stitched into the finished hat. **Size Guide** The Waypoint Hat is designed to have approximately 13% negative ease. Choose your size based on your head circumference: * Size A: 52 cm / 20.5" head circumference → 45 cm / 17.7" knit circumference * Size B: 55 cm / 21.7" head circumference → 47.5 cm / 18.7" knit circumference * Size C: 61 cm / 24" head circumference → 52.5 cm / 20.7" knit circumference If you plan to use a bulkier lining fabric such as fleece, consider sizing up. **Gauge** 32 stitches × 42 rows = 10 × 10 cm / 3.9 × 3.9 inches in stockinette, blocked 34 stitches × 56 rows = 10 × 10 cm / 3.9 × 3.9 inches in half-twisted rib, blocked **Suggested Needles** 2.75 mm / US 2 DPNs, optional 2.75 mm / US 2 16" circular needle **Materials** * 70 (80, 95) g / 280 (320, 380) m fingering weight yarn (sample shown in Heritage by Cascade Yarns) * Lining fabric (lightweight recommended): * Size A: at least 21 × 54 cm / 8.3 × 21.3 inches * Size B: at least 22 × 57 cm / 8.7 × 22.4 inches * Size C: at least 23 × 63 cm / 9.1 × 24.8 inches * Basic sewing/knitting supplies (tapestry needle, stitch marker, sewing needle, matching thread, fabric scissors, tailor's chalk, and pins or clips) For pattern support, email eightpointsknitwear@gmail.com