YARN Rios by Malabrigo , 3½oz/100g hanks, each approx 210yd/192m (superwash merino wool) 1 hank in #214 Magenta or Washted by Malabrigo NEEDLES One each sizes 6 and 8 (4 and 5mm) circular needles each 16"/40cm long, OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE One set (5) each size 8 (5mm) dpns MEASUREMENTS Head circumference (unstretched) 17½ (19)"/44.5 (48)cm Length 9 (10½)"/23 (26.5)cm Note Longer length is given for slouchy fit.