Gobi Hat knitting pattern

This warm winter cap in five sizes (XS/S/M/L/XL) is worked with a single cable detail to showcase a rustic, earthy yarn. Since this piece knits up super fast on larger needles, it is good vehicle for chunky handspun or slubby yarns, special fibers, or learning to cable. Knit in a softly spun wool, cotton, or exotic fiber blend to get the right drape for the slouchy look pictured here.
Suggested Yarns:
Kent Worsted,Confection Worsted, Chebris Worsted, Better Breakfast Worsted, Targhee Tango Worsted, or any worsted/aran weight yarn with 32 to 40 yards per ounce that knits to pattern gauge. Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size.

Finished Size:
14(16, 18, 20, 22) inches in circumference to fit heads measuring up to 17(19, 21, 23, 25) inches around (blocked)

Yarn requirements:
100(125, 150, 175, 200) yards

Gauge:
14 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on larger needles (washed and laid flat to dry)

Needles:
size 10US (6.0 mm) for body (or size to obtain correct gauge)size 8US (5.0 mm) for brim (or two sizes smaller than body needle)