Wondering what to do with that one skein of handspun, or some nifty leftover yarn? Here’s a hat that will feature that yarn and give you lots of options for customization. It is meant to be flexible for different types of yarns and for your own preferences. You won’t be able to stop at just one!

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

SIZE
Adult Small (Medium-Large)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 21 (22-23) inches

MATERIALS
[MC] 1 skein handspun or similar yarn. More than 55 yards of any weight that can be knit with size 8 – size 10 needles is recommended. (Worsted, aran, chunky, and bulky will all work, as long as they are knit with the suggested needles).

[CC] About 100 yards DK weight yarn (or similar yarn that matches the recommended gauge).

1 US #8/5mm -- #10/6mm  24” circular needle, (size to be determined by weight of MC)
1 set US #5/3.75mm double pointed needles or size to obtain recommended gauge
Stitch markers, tapestry needle

GAUGE
19 sts x 32 rows= 4” in stockinette with CC and smaller needles