In collaboration with Lauren of Valkyrie Fibers Tahoe, I designed the Chimera Hat. Lauren graciously gave me the self-striping fingering weight yarn I needed to construct my prototype. This pattern was fun to make, so hopefully you enjoy it as well!

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

MATERIALS
Fingering (1) Weight Yarn (I used Valkyrie Fibers Tahoe High Twist BFL Sock in The Grand Admiral, approximately 300 yards)
Crochet Hook G | 4 mm (or size to obtain gauge)
Scissors
Tape Measure
Tapestry Needle
Optional: Stitch Marker, Pompom

GAUGE: 22 sts x 12 rounds = 4 inches

FINISHED MEASUREMENT: Approximately 10” (height) x 18” (circumference – unstretched)

STITCHES AND ABBREVIATIONS | US Terminology
BPDC – Back Post Double Crochet
Ch(s) – Chain(s)
DC – Double Crochet
DC3tog – Double Crochet 3 Stitches Together (decrease)
FDC – Foundation Double Crochet
FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet
FPDC2tog – Front Post Double Crochet 2 Stitches Together (decrease)
Rep – Repeat
Sk – Skip
Slst(s) – Slip Stitch(es)
St(s) – Stitch(es)
FPDC2tog-sk1 – Front Post Double Crochet 2 Stitches Together Skip 1 (Middle) Stitch

NOTES

1. Read the pattern carefully before starting.
2. This pattern is worked from the bottom up, in the rounds.
3. Ch 2 does not count as a stitch; Ch 3 counts as 1 Double Crochet.
4. I recommend using a stitch marker to mark the 1st stitch of each round. Remember to move stitch markers as you progress.
5. • • repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed or repeat at specified locations.
6. Please measure for a more precise fit as not all heads fit into age-based sizes. You should add or subtract 6 stitches from the foundation chains/stitches in order to change the size of your hat. Add or remove a pattern repeat before shaping the crown pattern to achieve a more fitted or slouchy look. Keep in mind that the pattern repeat is a multiple of 6. Although the pattern calls for yarn with fingering weights, you can use any kind of weights you prefer.

I would love to see your Chimera Hat version! Please tag me @stringsandcuddles and use
these hashtags to share: #stringsandcuddles, #stringsandcuddlesdesigns, #ChimeraHat

To download the PDF copy of Chimera Hat and my other patterns, please visit my Ravelry shop.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions regarding this pattern.