Latvian braids border garter stitch with traveling slipped stitches pointing westward in this adventurous design. Cast off at the end of the brim for a headband or continue by working plump cables for a warm hat. Both options are full of texture and would be well suited as gifts or a special project for yourself!

Finished Measurements
21″ / 53cm circumference. Hat is designed to fit an average 21″ / 53cm to 24″ / 61cm circumference head. Hat and headband are shown on a 22.5″ / 57cm head.

Yarn
Heavy worsted weight or aran weight

Yardage
Hat color A: 110 yds / 100m
Hat color B: 40 yds / 36.5m

Headband Color A: 45 yds / 41m
Headband Color B: 40 yds / 36.5m

Shown in
Malabrigo Twist (100% Merino; 150yds / 137m
per 100g skein)

Hat
Color A - Zinc
Color B - Terron

Headband
Color A - Green Gray
Color B - Zinc

Needles
1 set US 7 / 4.5mm DPNs or size needed to obtain
gauge

Notions
1 stitch marker, cable needle, tapestry needle

Gauge
16 sts = 4′′ / 10cm in garter stitch after blocking

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