The Bejeweled Hat is a simple yet beautiful way to showcase a special yarn such as Moonshine. The design motif is both easy and fascinating to watch as it develops. Using the solid color of Merino 5 sets off the pretty moonshine so well, too. (Crystal Palace Yarns)

Level: Advanced Beginner-Intermediate

Size: Adult’s small/medium ~ 20 inches head circumference

Yarn:
Crystal Palace Moonshine
1-50 g ball of color desired
Color shown is #9812, Violets (CC)
and
Crystal Palace Merino 5
1-50 g ball of color desired
Color shown is #5224, Wine (MC)

Needles:
#7 US 16” circular needle
#6 dpn for crown of hat

Designer’s note: for neat hat finishing effect, use needles 1-2 sizes smaller than used for hat body.

Gauge: 5.5 Sts/inch in St st.

Worked in the round.

Finishing: With a crochet hook or tapestry needle, draw yarn through each loop on needle and drop off. Pull snugly. Work all ends in on reverse side so they don’t’ show. A crochet hook does this very rapidly.