This pattern is intended to help newer knitters develop the skills to get comfortable knitting socks and to help more seasoned sock knitters use up their sock yarn leftovers.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) – Finished brim circumference 16 (17.25, 18.25, 19.5, 20.5) in / 40.5 (44, 46.5, 49.5, 52) cm; Largest crown circumference 17 (18.25, 19.5, 20.5, 22) in / 43 (46.5, 49.5, 52, 56) cm. A note about sizing: most people prefer their hats to fit snugly. Choose the size that is smaller than your actual head circumference.

Materials: Fingering weight yarn, 245 (270, 280, 300, 320) yds; 224 (247, 256, 274, 293) m for a single-color version. For two-color version to match sample shown, use 70 (75, 80, 85, 90) yds; 64 (69, 73, 78, 82) m of Color A (brim and stripes) and 180 (195, 200, 215, 230) yds; 165 (178, 182, 197, 210) m of Color B (main color).

Sample shown knit in Coast to Coast Yarn Co. Classic Sock, 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon, 400 yds (366 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g), colorway Fall from Grace; and Bad Sheep Yarn Basic Sock Fingering (affiliate link), 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon, 462 yds (423 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g), colorway Feathers

Gauge: 4” (10 cm) square = 35 stitches x 48 rows

Needles: One set of needles for your preferred style of small-circumference knitting in a size to match gauge listed above. Suggested needle sizes: US 2 (2.75 mm).

Tools: One stitch marker to mark end of round; tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Skill level: Adventurous beginner. Skills include knitting in the round, decreases, changing yarns.