Pine Tree Hat Knitting Pattern

The inspiration for this pattern comes from the Pine Trees surrounding the beautiful Sierra Nevada. These massive trees, descended from trees that were standing when dinosaurs roamed Earth and birds, mammals, and flowering plants began to appear, are the quiet pillars standing in the storm.  This hat is knit in the round from the bottom up, in bulky weight yarn. It's an easy hat consisting of a panel of twisted traveling cables surrounded by stockinette. This hat comes in 5 different sizes, with tips to help you select the perfect size based on your measurements and preferred fit. It can be knit in a couple of hours so it's a great and quick last-minute gift idea!  Level = Intermediate / Advanced  SIZE  Finished size measurements:  XSmall (Baby): 13” (33 cm)Small (Child): 16” (41 cm) Medium (Youth/Adult Small): 18” (46 cm)Large (Adult Medium): 20.5” (52 cm)XLarge (Adult Large): 23” (59 cm)  Pattern is meant to be worn with 2 - 4” (4 - 10 cm) of negative ease.  Choose a size that will