The Dude Hat (Lebowski)

This hat is reminiscent of The Dude sweater in The Big Lebowski. Learn more about the development of the pattern on my blog. This is best for intermediate-level knitters or at least done some fair isle before. Each repeat (20 sts) is about 3.5” The cast on uses the tubular cast-on that you can find on Knitty. comApproximate Sizes: Small: 14-15" head Medium: 18.5-21" head Large: 21.5-23" head X-Large: 24+" headYarn Weight: Light worsted wieght/DK - Cascade 220 superwash worsted in picturesGauge: 13 stitches and 13 rows = 2.5cm (2inches) in patternNeedle Size: US 2 - 2.75mm & US 4 - 3.5mmTotal Yarn Amount Needed: 32-48m (35-52 yards)