Cuenca

Introducing the **Cuenca Reversible Knit Hat**, a truly unique and stylish double-layer hat that is completely reversible and designed for everyone, making it the perfect unisex accessory for all ages. This incredible hat not only enhances your look but also provides practical warmth for chilly days!

The innovative construction of the **Cuenca Hat** starts with knitting the outer layer first, followed by the inner layer, all crafted seamlessly in the round and worked from the bottom up. This technique ensures a snug fit and a polished finish, making it a delightful addition to your knitting repertoire.

For the most striking effect, we recommend choosing the color of the inside hat to be significantly different from your hair color. This color contrast will allow the design to really pop, ensuring that your Cuenca Hat stands out, whether you're running errands or enjoying outdoor adventures.

**Yardage Requirements:** To create this beautiful reversible hat, you will need **80 to 200 yards** of yarn in your main color and an additional **80 to 200 yards** of yarn in your contrast color. This range provides versatility, allowing you to customize the size and style of your hat.

**Yarn Weight:** The Cuenca Hat is designed for **Aran weight (10 ply) yarn**, which typically has a weight of about **8 wraps per inch (wpi)**, delivering a warm and cozy finish for your hat.

**Gauge:** Achieve the perfect fit with a gauge of **18 stitches = 4 inches**. Ensuring your stitches match this gauge will help you create a hat that fits beautifully and comfortably.

**Needle Sizes:** For knitting the Cuenca Hat, you will need a pair of circular needles in the following sizes: **US 6 (4.0 mm)** and **US 7 (4.5 mm)**. Using the right needle sizes will help you obtain the desired gauge and create a lovely fabric.

**Total Yardage:** When combined, the total yardage needed for this reversible knit hat ranges from **160 to 400 yards (146 to 366 meters)**, depending on the size you choose to make.

**Available Sizes:** This delightful hat pattern comes in various sizes to fit the whole family, including **Baby, Kid, Small Adult, Adult,** and **Large Adult**. With this range, everyone can enjoy the warmth and style of the Cuenca Hat!

Start your knitting journey today and craft a beautiful Cuenca Reversible Knit Hat that you can wear in multiple ways, showcasing your creativity and style!