Yarn: Camellia Fiber Co. CFC Sōm DK (50% pima cotton, 42% baby alpaca, 8% Merino, (164yds/150m per 1.76oz/50g skein). Shown in Moonflower.
A light, soft DK-weight yarn needed, or a fingering plus mohair to get gauge. I designed this hat to show off a gorgeous halo, but you could also work this in a more traditional light worsted or round DK that works up to the gauge needed. I suggest using a subtle colorway without a lot of shifts in tone, as the detail in the medallions would be lost in a busy yarn. Exact yardage may vary with modifications or substitute yarn. Please note that two skeins of Som DK are needed for all 3 sizes.
Gauge: 32sts/32rounds per 4”/10cm in 2x2 rib, when laid flat without stretching. Each 24-st cable is 3”/7.5cm wide.
Needles: US#6/4mm needles for both ribbing and body of hat. DPNs in US#6/4mm for crown. If needed, you can use US#5/3.75mm for a more fitted brim.
Sizes:
15(18,21)”/38(45.75,53.5)cm circumference laid flat. Hat stretches about 2”/5cm when worn.
10.5(11.5,11.5)”/26.75(28.75,28.75)cm deep to center crown, unfolded.
Yardage:
200(230,260)yds
183(210,240)m