Auckland Bound

This hat is quite special to me – it was designed during the first planning stages of a (hopeful!) family trip abroad, and each stitch was made with the excitement and anticipation of this journey. It was designed with an adventurer’s spirit, and with this free pattern I hope to pass this spirit along to other knitters. The body of this hat is knit in a simple broken rib stitch, and it features a favorite method of mine – the folded brim. Using a Provisional CO, sts from the CO edge are later picked up to create a permanently folded brim that is both flexible and extra-toasty. ***** **Dimensions**: 17.5 (20, 22.5)” circumference hat body * I recommend knitting a size down if you are between sizes, it can be quite stretchy **Needles**: * Size US 3/3.25 mm 16” circular knitting needles * Size US 5/3.75 mm 16” circular knitting needles * (optional) Size US 3 or smaller circular knitting needles, any length **Notions**: * Four stitch markers (including one unique for BOR) * Small bit of waste yarn * Tapestry needle **Yarn**: 215 (230, 245) yds/195 (210, 225) m MC * Orange sample used Hedgehog Fibres Merino DK in colorway Monarch ([sample page here][1]) * Red sample used The Plucky Knitter Cozy in colorway Antiqued ([sample page here][2]) **Gauge**: 24 sts x 34 rows = 4” x 4” broken rib stitch, worked in the round on larger needles across an even number of stitches: * Round 1: Knit * Round 2: *k1 p1* around [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/moemr/auckland-bound-i [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/moemr/auckland-bound-ii