Branchwater is worked using a traditional gansey stitch pattern, where purl stitches add texture to create diamond motifs. The hat is worked from the band up, with decreases worked at the top. I recommend using a German stretchy cast on to give the band elasticity. The beautiful robin’s egg blue yarn used in the sample is made from American sheep and is maid by Echoview Mill in the mountains of North Carolina.

Yarn
1 skein Echoview Fiber Mill Ranger Merino - 3ply DK, 90% USA Merino Would, 10% WNC Rambouillet Wool; 100g/265y; Robins Egg colorway or 160-200 yards of a DK yarn.

Sizes
Small/Medium Combined: 20 - 21½ head size
Large: 21¾- 23 head size

Measurements
Ribbed Band: 18” (19½”) not stretched
Depth from band to top:10½” with band
unfolded.

Needles
Size 5 US 16” circular needles.

Gauge
22 sts per 4”in Diamond Motif.
32 rounds per 4” in Diamond Motif.

Notions
Tapestry needle.
Stitch markers.