Double Yarn Winter Hat

For those in extreme winter climates, you will love this hat to keep you nice and warm!...Or if you want to make a great gift for your Northern Climate friends and family!
SIZE: One Size
Circumference 21 in. (53 cm)
Hat will stretch to fit a range of sizes.

MATERIALS
• 860-127 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Espresso 2 Balls (A)
• 861-134 Lion Brand Vanna's Glamour: Copper 3 Balls (B)
• Knitting Needles- Size 13 [9 mm]
• Large-Eye Blunt Needle

GAUGE:
9 sts + 12 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in Stockinette st (k on RS, p on WS) with 1 strand of A and 3 strands of B held tog.
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you
less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
NOTES:
1) Hat is knit with 1 strand of A and 3 strands of B held tog.
2) Hat and lining are made in one piece, then lining is folded to inside of Hat.
kfb knit into front and back of next st (1 st increased).

HAT
With 1 strand of A and 3 strands of B held tog, beginning at crown, cast on 6 sts.
Row 1 (RS): Kfb in each st around - 12 sts.
Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12: Purl.
Row 3: *K1, kfb; rep from * across row - 18 sts.
Row 5: *K2, kfb; rep from * across row - 24 sts.
Row 7: *K3, kfb; rep from * across row - 30 sts.
Row 9: *K4, kfb; rep from * across row - 36 sts.
Row 11: *K5, kfb; rep from * across row - 42 sts.
Row 13: *K6, kfb; rep from * across row - 48 sts.
Next Row: *K1, p1; rep from * across row.
Next Row (RS): K the knit sts, p the purl sts.
Rep last 2 rows until piece measures about 22 in. (56 cm), end with a WS row.

Shape Lining
Row 1: *K6, k2tog, rep from * across row - 42 sts.
Row 2 and all WS Rows: Knit.
Row 3: *K5, k2tog, rep from * across row - 36 sts.
Row 5: *K4, k2tog, rep from * across row - 30 sts.
Row 7: *K3, k2tog, rep from * across row - 24 sts.
Row 9: *K2, k2tog, rep from * across row - 18 sts.
Row 11: *K1, k2tog, rep from * across row - 12 sts.
Row 13: *K2tog, rep from * across row - 6 sts.
Cut yarn leaving a long tail.
Thread tail through remaining sts, pull tightly tog, and fasten off.

FINISHING
Sew seam. Fold lining to inside of Hat. Sew Hat and lining tog at crown. Weave in ends.