Knitting Pattern | GLITTER Hat | baby - adult sizes

The GLITTER Hat is created through the interplay of merino yarn and sequin yarn. The knitting process begins with a provisional cast-on, for which an alternative method is also provided. Following this, the entire piece is knitted in the round using only knit stitches.
After removing the provisional cast-on, the knitted fabric is folded and the stitches are knitted together to create a thicker folded brim. Next, the "body" of the hat is knitted followed by shaping the crown with targeted decreases.
At the end, the brim is folded over again, resulting in a total of three knitted layers over the ears. To ensure that the sequins are not uncomfortable against the skin the area in direct contact with the skin is knitted with the merino yarn only. Additionally, the part of the hat that will not be visible after folding is also knitted without sequins to conserve materials.
For techniques related to the provisional cast-on links to relevant YouTube videos are provided.

The entire hat is knitted in the round using only knit stitches. The pattern starts with a provisional cast-on, with an alternative option for a standard cast-on provided. Decreases for the crown are made by knitting stitches together, both normally and twisted.
If you are a knitting beginner, I recommend first testing whether you can manage knitting with two strands, as the sequin thread is less elastic than the merino wool.

Head circumference: 41-42 (43-44) 45-46 (47-48) 49-50 (51-52) 53-54 (55-56) 57-58 (59-60) 61-62 cm
16-16.5 (17-17.5) 17.5-18 (18.5-19) 19.5 (20-20.5) 21-21.5 (21.5-22) 21.5-22 (22.5-23) 23-23.5 inches
For a head circumference of 51 cm (20 inches) the information for (51-52) ((20-20.5)) should be selected.

Yarn
2 strands held together:
MERINO 120 by Lang Yarns
50 g = 120 m, 100 % merino
100 (100) 100 (100) 100 (150) 150 (150) 150 (150) 150 g
AND
25 (25) 25 (25) 25-50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 g
PAILLETTES by Lang Yarns
25 g = 112 m, 55% polyamide, 45% polyester

Equipment

• Some yarn in different colour
• Crochet hook 4.0 mm (US 6) (for provisional cast-on, if you use a technique with crochet hook)
• Circular needle 4.0 mm (US 6), min.
  60 cm (24 inches)
• 4.0 mm (US 6) DPNs or an additional
  4.0 mm (US 6) circular needle (if you are working with a provisional cast-on)
• 4 stitch markers (one in a different colour or shape to mark the beginning = BOR marker)
• Tapestry needle