Tiny Stripes Hat in Simply Alpaca + Simply Yak

MATERIALS - Yarn A: 1 ball of Purl Soho’s [Simply Alpaca][1], 100% undyed black alpaca yarn. Each ball of this fingering-weight yarn is 164 yards/ 50 grams; approximately 70 (95, 105, 135, 164) total yards required. This yarn only comes in Natural Black. - Yarn B: 1 skein of Purl Soho’s [Simply Yak][2], 100% yak yarn. Each skein of this light worsted/dk-weight yarn is 109 yards/ 50 grams; approximately 55 (60, 70, 90, 105) total yards required. We used color Natural Brown for one sample and Natural Taupe for the other. - US 3 (3.25 mm), 12- or 16-inch [circular knitting needles][3] - A set of US 3 [double pointed needles][4] OR US 3, 32-inch circular needles for [Magic Loop][5] - Removable stitch markers, including one unique - Optional: Purl Soho’s [Pom Pom Maker][6] in size Small + Large GAUGE 26½ stitches and 36 rounds = 4 inches in striped stockinette SIZES For help choosing a hat size, check out our complete guide on [How to Knit the Right Hat Size][7]! Baby (Toddler, Kid, Adult Small, Adult Large) To fit actual head circumference of 13–16 (14–17, 16–19, 19–22, 21–25) inches - Finished Circumference: 13¼ (14½, 15¾, 18, 20½) inches - Finished Height: 7 (7¾, 8¾, 10, 11) inches, uncuffed and excluding pom pom. SAMPLE: We knit the Adult Small size. Pattern designed and written by Purl Soho designer, [Laura Ferguson][8]. [1]: https://www.purlsoho.com/products/simply-alpaca [2]: https://www.purlsoho.com/products/simply-yak [3]: https://www.purlsoho.com/collections/tools-notions-circular-needles [4]: https://www.purlsoho.com/collections/tools-notions-double-pointed-needles [5]: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/magic-loop/ [6]: https://www.purlsoho.com/pom-pom-maker-set.html [7]: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2025/02/06/how-to-knit-the-right-hat-size-a-complete-guide/ [8]: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/tag/laura-ferguson-for-purl-soho/