Fortuitous

Yarn requirements: 45 (50, 60, 70, 80, 95, 110, 120) yds / 41 (46, 55, 63, 73, 87, 101, 1110) m of super bulky weight yarn.

The sample used Big Twist Natural Blend (80% acrylic, 20% wool. 105 yds / 96 m per 5 oz / 142g skein). Make sure you have enough yardage for your size! Not all super bulky yarns have this much per ball.

Needles: US 13 (9.0mm) straight knitting needles, or equivalent length circular needles.

Sizing 

Hat Circumference Unblocked: 9.5 (10.25, 11, 11.75, 12.5, 13.5, 14, 15)“ / 24 (25.5, 28, 30, 31.5, 33.5, 35, 38) cm

Stretches to fit head circumference: 14.75 (16, 17, 18.5, 195, 20.75, 22, 23.75)“ / 37 (40, 43, 46, 49, 51.5, 55, 59) cm

Sizing note: Garter stitch is VERY stretchy. The sample is 15” (38 cm) un-stretched, and fits comfortably on my 23.5” (59 cm) head. That means you will get at least 150% stretch in this pattern.

Hat height with brim unfolded: 6.5 (7.25, 8, 8.75, 9.5, 10.5, 11.25, 12)“ / 16 (18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30) cm.

Hat height and circumference are chosen separately for ultimate customization! The height of the hat is determined by how many stitches you cast on; the circumference is determined by how many rows you knit.

All brimmed sizes are written for a 3.5” (9 cm) brim that flips up. This will allow for longer wear in the smaller sizes as well, as the brim will gradually shorten as the child grows.

This pattern has been test knit for fit checking, pattern accuracy, and yardage requirements.