The Lighthouse Hat

**THE LIGHTHOUSE HAT** When I was little, my father used to take me to McDonalds for lunch—my usual was a Happy Meal with animal crackers for ‘dessert’. Later, we would walk to the lighthouse, where I would gleefully share my desert with the ducks. To this day, that lighthouse holds some of my sweetest memories. The Lighthouse Hat is a product of those memories. Soft, warm, and beautiful in its simplicity, this delightful hat is a joy to knit, and to wear. I hope it brings you abundant warmth and pleasure :) ______________________________________ **YARN** Note: 1 strand each of Yarn A & Yarn B are held together throughout **Yarn A:** Katia Concept Cotton Merino (70% Cotton, 30% Merino Wool; 115 yards / 105 meters / 50 grams): 1 ball in desired colour (shown in colour #100). This is a chainette-style yarn. If substituting, choose a similar light and lofty yarn for optimal results. **Yarn B:** Katia Concept Silk Mohair (70% Mohair, 30% Silk; 219 yards [200 meters] / 25 grams): 1/2 ball in desired colour (shown in colour #200). **NEEDLES** Size US 9 (5.5 mm) 16”/40 cm circular needle (ribbing, body). Size US 9 double-pointed needles x 4 (crown). **GAUGE** 18 stitches & 24 rounds = 4” (10 cm) in 1 x 1 Ribbing. 18 stitches & 24 rounds = 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** 17” (43 cm) circumference x 7.75” (19.5 cm) length. To fit approx. 22” (56 cm) head circumference. **FIND YOUR PERFECT FIT** The stitch & round multiples on which The Lighthouse Hat is based are now included in the pattern. For less experienced knitters who want to make a different size, the math is now provided. More experienced knitters can use this same information to make decisions about yarn substitution, gauge etc. I hope this helps empower you to understand your knitting better and to find your perfect fit!