Mindcraft Hat - a free knitting pattern

Six years ago my life changed completely - I started creating knitting patterns. Since Sept 2011 I’ve had the pleasure to meet lots of knitters online and in real life, and thanks to their constant support I’m still able to follow my dream - make beautiful things with yarn and two sticks…
This hat is our “thank you” to the fabulous knitting community.
Happy knitting guys!

Size
One size: to fit 54-56 cm/21-22” circumference.
Length from folded brim to top - about 23 cm/9.25”.

Yarn
2 skeins of Comfy DK by Martin’s Lab: 100% superwash merino. 225 m/246 yards per 100 grams. Shown in colors Silver Lining, MC and Bubble Gum, CC.

Needles
4.00 mm/US #6 circular needle (at least 40 cm/16” long) and dpns, or appropriate size to get gauge,
3.5 mm/US #4 circular needle (at least 40 cm/16” long) or dpns, or two sizes smaller than gauge needles.

Other
1 stitch marker, tapestry needle for weaving.

Gauge
23 sts and 26 rnds in 10 cm/4” in fair-isle pattern worked in the rnd with needle 4.0 mm/US #6.
Take time to save time and check your gauge. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.