Shore Hat     The hat is worked in the round from the top down beginning with an I-Cord knot at the top, and ending with an attached I-Cord around the circumference of the brim. Some jewelry wire is enclosed in the attached I-Cord to give the brim a sturdy edge. A great all-year hat to protect the eyes from the sun, or snow.       Finished Measurements: 20.5" circumference at band; to fit 20–23" head circumference Yarn Requirements: Balance by O-Wool 50% organic merino, 50% organic cotton 50 gram hank = approx 130 yards • 2 balls. Knitting Needles: Crown—U.S. Size 6 (4 mm): set of 5 dpns. I-Cord (dpn), Body, Band and Brim (cir)—U.S. size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" cirular and set of 2 dpns. Brim—U.S. size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular I-Cord BO—U.S. size 3 (3.25 mm): set of 2 dpns. Or sizes needed to obtain gauge. Notions: marker, tapestry needle, machine washable waste yarn (optional); wire cutters; firm jewelry wire. Gauge: 20 sts and 36 rnds = 4" in garter stitch with size US 5 needles; 19 sts and 48 rnds = 4" in slipped st pattern with size US 5 needles.       Photos courtesy of Interweave Press and Kristen TenDyke.     Pattern available in Weekend Hats, by Cecily Glowik MacDonald and Melissa LaBarre Interweave Press 2011