Designer Lisa Shroyer, senior editor
Finished Size 25½" head circumference at brim. Brim circumference is somewhat adjustable (to make a hat smaller than 25½") based on length of buttonband.
Yarn La Lana Wools Phat Silk Phat (50% wool, 50% silk; 98 yd [90 m]/2 oz): walnut (light brown; MC) and Navajo tea (reddish-brown; CC), 1 skein each.
Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 8 (5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 doublepointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook; two 1 3⁄8" buttons.
Gauge 16 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in St st in the rnd on larger needle.