If you would like matching mitts, please look at the Bijou Bliss Mitts

Two things I love is an interesting stitch pattern to keep my mind engaged and a quick satisfying project. During the mandatory lock down due to Covid, I found my mind spinning with the sad news reported daily, the stress of trying to keep our chiropractic business afloat and the new changes to daily life. I needed focus and something to sooth my mind. Designing the Bijou Bliss Hat was the perfect solution for me! Knit in one or two colors, it is a great stash dive to knit up in a precious skein you have saved or use two contrasting colors from leftover projects to create a unique hat! I hope the Bijou Bliss Hat can bring some comfort and peace to you as it has done for me.

Finished Measurements
Unstretched body circumference: 16 (18, 20, 22)“/41 (46, 51, 56) cm
Hat to be worn with 2” (5 cm) of negative ease.
Fitted hat depth: 6.5 (7.5, 8.5, 9)”/16.5 (19, 21.5, 23) cm
Slouch hat depth: 7.5 (8.5, 9.5, 10)“/19 (21.5, 24, 25) cm

Materials
Fitted Hat (one-colored): 162 (180, 216, 238) yds/148 (165, 198, 218) m of sport weight yarn
Fitted Hat (two-colored): 119 (133, 162, 176) yds/109 (122, 148, 161) m (MC); 43 (47, 54, 62) yds/39 (43, 49, 57) m (CC) of sport weight yarn
Slouch Hat (one-colored): 191 (213, 280, 300) yds/175 (195, 256, 274) m of sport weight yarn
Slouch Hat (two-colored): 148 (166, 226, 238) yds/135 (152, 207, 218) m (MC); 43 (47, 54, 62) yds/39 (43, 49, 57) m (CC) of sport weight yarn
I used Woolens by Barrett Wool Co Sport Weight (100% wool, (50g 1.76oz/ 180yds 165 m); colors: fitted hat, Loch, 1 (1, 2, 2) skeins; slouch hat, Greenland (MC), 1 (1, 2, 2) skeins, Garner (CC), 1 (1, 1, 1) skein

US size 4 (3.5 mm) 16” circular needle or set of double pointed needles
Set of US size 4 (3.5 mm) double pointed needles (for working in a small circumference)
Stitch marker (to mark the beginning of round)
Tape measure or ruler
Yarn needle

Gauge
22 sts and 34 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette st, blocked

25 sts and 46 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in Jeweled Cross Rib pattern, in the round, blocked