Amar is a fun take on the classic watchman hat, knitted from the bottom up in 2X2 ribbing with two colors.

The word Amar means “forever” or “immortal.”

When 2X2 ribbing is knitted in 2-color stripes, it creates a fascinatingly complex appearance and somewhat imitates a gingham check. Choose a rich tonal yarn for color B to enhance that effect and add to the delight.The crown is finished in color B and can be worn with the brim turned up or down.

Amar is one of four patterns from CUTILITARIAN KNITS, designed for Malabrigo MFPP Collection. Read more about it here on Malabrigo’s blog.

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PROJECT INFORMATION
SIZING
Sizes A(B, C) to fit Head Circumferences
18-19(20-21, 22-24) inches/
46-51(51-56, 61-66)cm.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Hat Circumference: 11.25(14, 17) inches / 29(35, 43) cm.
Hat Height: 8.5(10.5, 12.5) inches / 22(26, 32) cm.

YARN REQUIREMENTS
A total of 127(193, 274) yards / 117(177, 251)m of Sport weight yarn.
Color A: 51(78, 110) yards /
47(72, 101) m.
Color B: 76(115, 164) yards /
70(105, 150) m.

YARN USED IN SAMPLE
Malabrigo Arroyo, DK/Sport, 100% Superwash Merino,
335 yards / 306m per 100g / 3.5 oz in colorways
131 Sand Bank(A), 845 Cirrus Grey(B).
Note: Size B sample is shown in pictures.

NEEDLES USED
3.5 mm / US 4 circular needles 16 / 40 cm.
Optional: 3.5 mm dpns, set of 4 or 5 to finish the crown.

GAUGE
35 sts and 32 rows = 4″/10 cm, in 2X2 ribbing, in the round, unstretched.

Note: Ribbed fabric is extremely stretchy, so even with slight variations in gauge, it is likely that the finished hat will fit well. However, you may want to knit the smallest size hat first to determine your gauge and to help you in deciding on other sizes.

NOTIONS
1 unique BOR stitch marker, 5 stitch markers for crown section, tapestry needle

TECHNIQUES
German twisted cast-on, k2tog, ssk, carrying colors.