Work Niwot in 2 sizes in a subtle or more prominent texture from ribbing to crown.

Sizes Men’s M [L] fits 21-22 [23-24]” /53-56 [58-61] cm head circumference

Finished Measurements 20.5 [22]” /52 [56] cm head circumference and 7.75 [8]” /19.5 [20] cm tall

Materials Approximately 100 [125] yds /91 [114] m of aran-weight yarn

Shown in QUEENSLAND COLLECTION, Kathmandu Aran 100 (85% extrafine merino wool, 10% silk, 5% cashmere; 3.52 oz/100 g, 208 yds/190 m per skein) - 1 skein

Needles
For Size Medium: US 6 (4 mm) 16”/40 cm AND dpns or size needed to obtain gauge US 5 (3.75 mm) 16”/40 cm or one size smaller than needle to obtain gauge for ribbing
For Size Large: US 7 (4.5 mm) 16”/40 cm AND dpns or size needed to obtain gauge
US 6 (4 mm) 16”/40 cm or one size smaller than needle to obtain gauge for ribbing

Gauge
19 sts/28 rnds = 4”/10cm in St st, after blocking for Size Medium
18 sts/27 rnds=4”/10 cm in St st, after blocking for Size Large Take time to check gauge.
Notions Yarn needle Stitch markers - 5, including 1 end-of-round

Credits
Test knitting: Janelle Sanda
Yarn Support: Knitting Fever, Inc.