This is a free pattern found on my blog. There is a paid companion pattern for the hat available in my Ravelry store called the Diamond Dimensions Hat.

Designer: Julia Schwartz

Yarn: Any worsted weight yarn. Model used Patons Canadiana 100% acrylic, 100 g / 3.5 oz, 187 m / 205 yds. (Hat uses 100 yds.).

Needles: 9/ 5.5mm

Notions: yarn needle for weaving in your ends

Gauge: 16 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches Size: 19 inch circumference (stretches to fit an adult head. My head is 23 and it is perfect)

Stitches used: k (Knit), p (purl), RT (Right Twist), LT (Left Twist), k2tog (knit 2 together), k2togb (knit 2 together though the back loop), PM (place marker)
Special Stitches:

Right Twist (RT): Knit 2 together keeping both stitches on the left needle, knit into the first stitch, then pull both stitches onto the right needle, stitch complete.
Left Twist (LT): Knit through the back loop of the 2nd st, keep the stitch on the left needle, knit in the first stitch, then pull both stitches onto the right needle, stitch complete.
Notes:

Copyright Julia Schwartz. Do not reproduce, copy, distribute, or sell this pattern without permission of the designer. This pattern must not be translated, reproduced, or circulated in another language without prior consent. If you have questions about this pattern please contact Julia.diligence@gmail.com.