Tin Can Knits Barley (Free)

Barley is a great first hat pattern! With alternating sections of garter stitch and stockinette, the hat can be knit as a snug beanie or a slouchier hat by only knitting an extra inch or so in length before decreasing. The hat is knit in the round from the bottom up.

Sizes: Baby (Toddler, Child, Adult S, M, L) 
Finished Measurements: 16 (17.5, 19, 20.5, 22, 23)” circumference
Yarn Requirements: 70 (90, 110, 150, 170) yards of worsted weight yarn such as Dream in Color Classy (100% Superfine Australian Merino Superwash; 4oz/250yds)
Needles: 
     US 6 (4.00mm) 16” circular
     US 8 (5.00mm) 16” circular and DPNs
Gauge: 
     18 sts and 22 rnds = 4” in stockinette stitch
     14 sts and 28 rnds = 4” in garter stitch