As a knitter, I think the best projects are the ones that look super-complicated and impress non-knitters but which are actually super-easy to do. For this pattern, I wanted to explore alternating twisted rib with diagonal mesh… and when I swatched the simple two-row repeat, I was astounded at how it turned out. The intuitive pattern created fascinating swirls that were a cinch to transition into a reversed spiraling crown. As such, I consider this hat the crown jewel of the Kino Knits E-book Hat Collection.

What testers had to say:

• “The 2 row repeat was easy to remember making the hat easy to knit without having to check the pattern.”
• “Wonderfully stretchy result. Very effective pattern using simple 2 row repeat.”
• “I absolutely loved this pattern. I’m normally not a fan of working twisted stitches, but you won me over with this pattern.”
• “Liked that its very easy to remember making it a perfect project to work on while binging Netflix. :) Did not dislike anything. Will make more in a smaller size.”

Skills:
Knitting and purling in the round, knitting through the back loop (twisted stitches), YO increases, K2tog decreases.

Yarn:
DK-weight yarn.

Sample shown in size 7 on 22”/56 cm head in Savvy Skeins Optimum DK (100% superwash merino wool) (250 yards/229 m per 3.99 oz/113 g). Colorway: Blue Jay.

Hat Actual Sizes:
Choose a size 2-4”/5-10 cm smaller than actual head circumference (circ)

• 1: 9”/23 cm circ, 4.5”/11 cm height
• 2: 10.5”/27 cm circ, 5”/13 cm height
• 3: 12”/30 cm circ, 5.5”/14 cm height
• 4: 13.5”/34 cm circ, 6”/15 cm height
• 5: 15”/38 cm circ, 7”/18 cm height
• 6: 18”/46 cm circ, 7.5”/19 cm height
• 7: 19.5”/50 cm circ, 8.25”/21 cm height
• 8: 22.5”/57 cm circ, 9.25”/23 cm height

Yarn Amounts (includes 15% buffer):

• 1: 50 yds/46 m
• 2: 60 yds/55 m
• 3: 80 yds/73 m
• 4: 95 yds/87 m
• 5: 125 yds/114 m
• 6: 180 yds/165 m
• 7: 195 yds/178 m
• 8: 245 yds/224 m

Gauge:
29.5 stitches and 38.5 rounds per 4”/10 cm in hat body stitch pattern in the round, blocked.

Tools:

• 1 stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Needles:
US 4 (3.5 mm) needles for knitting a small circumference in the round, or size needed to get gauge.

Social Media:
Please post your finished hat on social media with #KinoKnitsEBook, #ElicitHat, and #KinoKnits. Please also tag @kinoknits.

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