I just love the look of twisted travelling stitches over a reverse stockinet background. That simple yet elegant look is what inspired this beautiful hat.

The geometric design makes it unisex and it would be wonderful in any color. You might not want to go too dark or too variegated, so the travelling stitches do not disappear.

It is the perfect project to showcase that single skein of gorgeous worsted weight yarn you have been saving for something special.

Size: to fit an average adult woman, for a man go up a needle size

Yarn: Malabrigo Rios (0.7 skeins) (about 190 yards)

Recommended needle size: always use the needle size that gives you the required gauge. US #6 to US #8 circular needles would work. You might want to use dpns for the top of the hat or magic loop.

Gauge: 24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches square in pattern