The Hanmer Hat is knit seamlessly in the round from the bottom up, using decreases to shape the crown.
Materials Needed Yarn
Brushtail Upcycled Possum Merino
(75% merino wool, 25% Brushtail possum fur, DK-weight/8 ply, 150m/164y per 50g)
Colors pictured: Firefly, Red, Natural Light
Or similar yarns that can achieve gauge.
Quantities needed
1 skein per color
If substituting yarn, approx. amounts required:
Color 1 (Firefly): 82 metres/ 89 yards
Color 2 (Red): 14 metres/ 15 yards
Color 3 (Natural Light): 82 metres/ 89 yards
needles
4 mm/US Size 6 circular needle (40 cm/ 16 in in length)
4 mm/US Size 6 long 80–100 cm long circular for magic loop
or DPNs if preferred
Or needle sizes to obtain gauge.
notions
Tapestry needle (for finishing)
Stitch markers (5 total, including 1 distinct)
Gauge
20 stitches and 28 rows = 10cm/4in in stockinette stitch.
Finished Measurements
51cm/20in circumference, and 25.5cm/10in in length.