Needles: Circular needle: 3 mm [US2½] / 80 cm [32 inches]

Backwards loop method:

Gauge: 15 sts x 21 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on 5 mm [US8] needles after wash and blocking

A size S sweater has a bust circumference of 105 cm [41¼ inches] which in the given example would give you 15 cm [6 inches] of positive ease

Since the stitch markers can be opened

September Hue LANGUAGE:Polski Needles: Circular needle: 3 mmThe September Hat is worked in the round from the bottom up on a circular needle in brioche stitch. The stitches are cast on using the Italian cast on technique to create a nice and neat edge. The top of the hat is shaped with decreases. Please note that working brioche stitch in the round on a circular needle means that the brioche stitches are knitted on every other round and purled on every other round. Sizes: Fits head circumference of 53 55 (55