The Pure Slouch hat is a relaxing, no-thinking, Netflixing kind of hat. It is the perfect project to have on hand when you want a no-nonsense project. This slouchy hat is knit from the bottom up in the round. The pattern is written to optimize your yardage usage. I have provided the specific yardage necessary to complete the crown decreases, which allows you to knit without playing yarn chicken. This pattern looks great in solids, speckles, and self-striping yarns. No muss. No fuss. Just a fun hat that goes with everything…especially giant pom poms

SIZES : 
Baby (Toddler, Child, Adult S, M, L)  

YARN : 
FINGERING WEIGHT YARN
150 (175, 215, 275, 290, 315) yards with shorter brim OR
180 (220, 270, 340, 360, 390) yards with longer brim

SHOWN IN: Gauge Dyeworks CLASSIC MERINO TWIST (80% Superwash Merino 20% Nylon, 443 yards / 115 grams)

FINISHED DIMENSIONS : 
Circumference: 17.5 (18.75, 20, 22.5, 23.75, 25) inches
Total Length w/Short Brim: 7 (8.5, 9.75, 11.5, 11.5, 11.5) inches
Total Length w/Long Brim: 8.5 (10.5, 11.75, 14, 14, 14) inches

NEEDLES : 
US 2 (2.75mm) & US 1 (2.25mm) 16” (40cm) circular or as required to meet gauge and DPNs or needles for small circumference in LARGER SIZE

GAUGE :
32 stitches & 40 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on LARGER NEEDLES

NOTIONS : 
10 stitch markers & tapestry needle

SKILLS : 
knitting in the round, stretchy cast on

LEVEL : 
beginner