The artful gradient blending of three colors is easily accomplished working garter stitch with a double strand of yarn. Finished measurements: Hat circumference – 19½ (21½)" (50 (55) cm) Length Cast-on to Crown – 8" (20.3 cm) Materials: 3x Amano Ayni (50g), shown in 5009 Sunflower Seed (MC), #5010 Quartz Gray (CC1) and #5011 Cooper (CC2) 16" circular knitting needle, size 2 (2.75 mm) 16" circular knitting needle, size 3 (3.25 mm) Set DPN's size 3 (3.25 mm) Stitch markers Tapestry needle Gauge: 23.5 sts = 4" (10.2 cm); 48 rows = 4" (10.2 cm) in Garter stitch in the round with larger needle