A classic hat with modern shaping made from the bottom up using a simple seeded rib pattern. Version 1 uses the seeded rib as an allover pattern and features a turned-up brim. For a subtle flair of fun, version 2 of the Noddy hat breaks up the seeded rib pattern with purled welts.

SIZES
To fit (infant/toddler 6 mos-3 yrs, child 3–10 yrs, pre-teen to adult small, adult large).

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Head Circumference:  (16, 18¼, 20½, 22¾)" / (40.5, 46.5, 52, 58) cm
Hat Height:  Version 1: (9¾, 10½, 11¾, 13)" / (25, 26.5, 30, 33) cm with brim unturned; Version 2: (7, 8, 10½, 10¾)" / (18, 20.5, 26.5, 27.5) cm
Version 1 shown in size 22¾" / 58 cm, Version 2 shown in size 20½" / 52 cm.

YARN
1 ball of each color below
Version 1:  BERROCO LANAS (100 grs): (1, 1, 1, 2) ball(s) #95116 Sandalwood
Version 2:  BERROCO VINTAGE (100 grs): 1 hank #5182 Balck Currant for all sizes

NEEDLES and NOTIONS
16" / 40 cm circular needles, sizes 5 / 3.75 mm and 7 / 4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge
1 set double-pointed needles, size 7 / 4.5 mm or preferred needle(s) for working small circumferences
6 locking stitch markers, 1 a different color for BOR
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
21 sts and 32 rnds = 4" / 10 cm in seeded rib pattern

Noddy, p. 88 in book

Version 1 of hat starts with k2, p2 ribbing, rather than k1, p1 ribbing as for Version 2.

- posted 10/26; correction to PDF versions is in progress.