theycallthemthe DIAMOND DOGs

This is surely a golden hat. It is pure luxury - soft, warm, and GLITZed to the high heavens!

Each strand held for this hat provides an essential glamour. The Staccato provides the basis for a soft hand and the drape of the hat while the silk fiber carries the perfect sheen. The Shibui Silk Cloud provides a fuzzy halo with an added hint of softness. The Katia Gatsby is what gives the hat the final kick of FABULOUS.

MATERIALS:
1 skein Shibui Staccato
1 skein Shibui Silk Cloud
2 skeins Katia Gatsby

Last image suggests other colorways for this pattern. Download pattern for more information.

These three strands held together come out to what I describe as a dense DK weight yarn. I’ve had a few people test and be successful using this alternative!

SKILLS:
Tubular Cast On for a clean beginning
German Short Rows for a tapered fit at the nape of your neck
Right and Left Twist
All these skills have links to some great tutorials!

FINISHED DIMENSIONS:
The loose-fitting brim of the hat will be about 22” in circumference while the body of the hat is 24.75”.

To read more about the night I was inspired to knit a gold hat, read my project page!