Worked in the round. Although the instructions look lengthy and the chart may seem a little daunting Snapdragon is surprisingly simple to knit, and of course you can work from either written or charted directions.
s[m, l] - to fit size - 18[22, 26]" / 46[56, 66]cm
Finished circumference 16[20, 24]" / 41[51, 61]cm.
Shown in size M (2" of negative ease). For a looser, slouchier hat, work a larger size which may make band too loose. This can be counteracted by working it on smaller needles or threading elastic through at the end.
SnapdragonTamv.2.1.pdf
180[220, 260]yds / 165[200, 240]m light worsted (dk) weight yarn.
Shown in Madelinetosh Tosh DK (100% superwash merino, 225yds / 206m, 3.52 / 100g) in Gilded.
Size 6 US / 4mm 16" / 40cm circular and dpns or long circular(s) for preferred method of working small circumferences in the rnd.
Stitch marker, removable marker will make things easier.
Technique Thursday - Cabling without a cable needle
Blog post - Using charts
20 sts and 28 rnds = 4" / 10cm in st st.
180[220, 260]yds / 165[200, 240]m light worsted (dk) weight yarn.
Shown in Madelinetosh Tosh DK in Gilded.
Size 6 US / 4mm 16" / 40cm circular and dpns or long circular(s) for preferred method of working small circumferences in the rnd.