Rubicon Point Hat - a knitting pattern

This hat was originally designed for Yarn Refuge and the 2021 Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl. The hat is worked from the bottom up in the round. For a complete ensemble check out Rubicon Point Shawl and Rubicon Point Cowl.

Sizes:
Small (Medium, Large)

Finished Dimensions: Circumference: 16 (18, 20)”/ 41 (46, 51) cm; Height: 7 (8, 9)”/ 18 (20, 23) cm

Yarn:
Bella Hand-dyed Yarn Reno, 100% Superwash Merino, 8 ply, Light DK, Heavy Sport, 274 yards/ 100g

Yardage:
Color A (variegated) – 20 (30, 40) yards/ 18 (27, 37) meters
Color B (solid) – 60 (70, 80) yards/55 (64, 73) meters

Gauge:
22 stitches and 30 rows in 4 inches in stockinette after blocking on Size 6 needles.

Needles:
US 4/ 3.5 mm and US 6/ 4.0 mm or a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.