PATTERN STORY
I originally saw this stitch pattern on a commercially made sweater at a cafe in Amsterdam and instantly fell in love. As I walked along the canals in the city center I could not get it out of my head. I knew I had to make it into something. One day I’ll make a sweater out of it, but for now, let’s get acquainted with the motif via this beautiful hat.

SKILLS NEEDED
Cast on, knit, purl and twisted stitches (tutorial in pattern)

YARN
Knitting for Olive - Heavy Merino - 2 balls / 50g , 155m / 170 yds
Blue Sky Fibers - Woolstock Worsted - Grey Heather - 1 skein / 100g, 160m / 175 yds

GAUGE & NEEDLES
Pattern motif is 10 stitches in 5mm / 2in & 23 rows over 7.5cm / 3in

The recommended needles are 5mm / US 8 with a 40cm / 16in circular cable

RECOMMENDED NOTIONS
One removable stitch marker
A wool needle
Double pointed needles or a longer cord for magic loop

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Folded brim: 31cm / 12in legnth
Unfolded brim: 24.5cm / 9.5in legnth
Fits head circumference of 51-59cm / 20-23in

PATTERN NOTES
This is knitted in one piece in the round.