The Adorn This Way hat is a vibrant amalgam of some of my favorite techniques: stranded knitting, braiding, a wee bit of embroidery, and tassel making. Never worked Latvian braids, sewn a French knot, or made a tassel before? Have no fear! Detailed step-by-step instructions for all of these processes are included in the Techniques section.

This pattern has been reviewed by a TKGA-certified Tech Editor.

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SIZE
Adult
Finished brim circumference 20”/50cm. Height from brim to top not including tassel about 12”/30.5cm.

LEVEL
Intermediate

SKILLS USED
2-Color Cable Cast On; Latvian Braids; Slip Stitches; Knitting in Round; Stranded Knitting; French Knot Embroidery; Decreasing

MATERIALS
Worsted weight wool.
MC 105 yards/96 meters.
CC1 38 yards/35 meters.
CC2 14 yards/13 meters.
CC3 35 yards/32 meters.
CC4 14 yards/13 meters.
CC5 24 yards/22 meters.
CC6 11 yards/10 meters.
Sample yarn: Quince & Co. Lark; 100% American Wool; 134 yards/123 meters per 50g hank. Shown in colors (MC) Wasabi #141, (CC1) Leek #131, (CC2) Twig #119, (CC3) Malbec #145, (CC4) Apricot #137, (CC5)Petal #111, and (CC6) Smoke #179.

NEEDLES
U.S. Size 7 (4.5mm) or size needed to match gauge, 16”/40cm circular and dpns or long circular for magic loop. U.S. Size 9 (5.5mm) or two sizes larger than gauge needles, 16”/40cm circular (for cast on only).

GAUGE
22 sts & 28 rounds = 4”/10cm in stranded colorwork in the round after blocking

TOOLS
Blunt tapestry needle; scissors; stitch markers; tape measure/ruler; cardboard for making tassel