Mood Boost beanie

Life seems pretty stressful right now. A quick project with leftovers from stash often gives me a mood boost. The samples used fingering weight yarn held double but a single strand of light worsted can also work. The pattern is worked from the top down and provides instructions for a fitted or slouchy version as well as giving a choice of sewn double brim or a folded brim. Needles: 4.5mm (US size 7) and 4mm (US size 6) circular needles (or size to meet gauge), at least 80 cm (32 in) long for magic loop. Needles sizes are just a suggestion and you may need to change needle size to match gauge. Gauge after light blocking: 19 st to 10 cm/4 inches. Differences in gauge will affect the size of your hat and the yarn usage. Main colour (MC): 40-45g fingering weight yarn. Contrast colour (CC): approx. 40g fingering weight yarn. You will need more yarn if you choose to make the hat larger. Notions: yarn needle, 8 stitch markers. The pattern is written for one size to suit an average female head, but is easily adjustable. This free pattern has not been tested. If you find any errors, please let me know!