A textured hat, a little slouchy (though you can make it more so by working an extra repeat before the crown shaping if you desire), and you’ll easily work it from one skein. Blocking is the real secret behind this hat’s final look, don’t be afraid to treat your finished hat sternly, show it who is boss and get a lovely finished result. Do remember that the hat will relax a lot when washed and blocked, it may seem small as you knit it but as long as you are on gauge it will come out the perfect size.

This pattern was part of installment one of the Vintage Purls Winter Sock Club 2011.