Sizes: XS (S/M, M/L), to fit child (small to medium adult, medium to large adult) with head circumferences of 19 (21, 23) in/ 48.5 (53.5, 58.5) cm. Shown in size S/M.
Finished Measurements: Circumference: 17 (19, 21) in/ 43 (48.5, 53.5) cm. Designed to fit with approximately 2 in/ 5 cm of negative ease. Height: 8 (9, 10) in/ 20.5 (23, 25.5) cm, can be adjusted easily.
Gauge: 21 sts and 37 rnds/4 in/10 cm over slip stitch pattern in the rnd. (Choose a yarn and needles that give you approximately 20 sts and 28 rnds/4 in on a stockinette swatch.)
What You Need: Worsted weight yarn in two colors: (note that yardages do not include pom- pom).MC (forms the spirals): 1 (1.3, 1.6) oz/ 30 (37, 46) g, approximately 66 (82, 100) yards/ 61 (76, 92) meters.CC: 0.9 (1.1, 1.3) oz/ 25 (31, 38) g, approximately 55 (69, 84) yards/ 51 (63, 77) meters.
One set of dpns and one 16 in/ 40cm circular needle in size required to obtain gauge. I used US #5/ 3.75 mm. You may need a size or two above or below that.
One 16 in/ 40 cm circular needle one US size smaller than needle used for gauge. I used a US #4/ 3.5 mm.
One stitch marker.
Optional:8 (9,10) additional markers for dividing pattern sections.
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.