Diorite Hat

This hat knits up in one evening, it is a quick project and warm holiday gift for yourself or your loved ones.

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SIZING:
S(M)L
MEASUREMENTS:
17.5(19)20.5" / 44(48)52 cm.
The hat should be worn with approx. 3.75" / 9 cm negative ease. Sizes fit head circumferences of approx. 21(22)23.25" / 53(56)59 cm.
The sample size is M, worn on a 22"/56 cm head.

GAUGE:
10 sts and 15 rows = 4 x 4" / 10 x 10 cm in Stockinette stitch with larger 9 mm needles.
10 sts and 15 rows = 4 x 4" / 10 x 10 cm in cable pattern with larger 9 mm needles.

MATERIALS:
YARN:
Pascuali Maximo (100% organic merino virgin wool, 100 g 87 yds / 80 m per skein). You need 1(1)2 skein(s) or 87(87)100 yds / 80(80)96 m of bulky weight yarn. The sample was knitted in colorway 407.

NEEDLES: 
US 11 / 8 mm for ribbing
US 13 / 9 mm for the hat body
Use a long circular needle for magic loop, a shorter hat needle or dpns. Adjust the needle size to get the correct gauge.

OTHER: 
Stitch marker, (cable needle if preferred), tapestry needle.