materials: blue sky alpaca (sport weight: 100% alpaca 5ogr=110 yds) - 6 hanks

needles: sizes 3 us (3.25mm) & 4 us (3.5mm), 20" circular needles, or A size needed to obtain the correct gauge

gauge: 16 sts and 14 rows = 2" on larger needles in cable pattern with 2 strands of yarn

sizes: sm (19") ((med (20"), lg (22"), xl (23"))

If you are not sure of the correct size, opt for the larger size. The hat can later be made smaller with the cords and the ribbed hem.

notions: cable needle, stitch markers, suede or leather ties (optional), embroidery floss (optional).