An old drafty house is the perfect setting for a murder mystery, really adding to the ambiance. But don’t worry, this hat isn’t really drafty, the play of eyelets in the ribbing allow drafts of the colorful lining to peek through to the front side of this slouchy beanie. The Frightfully Drafty Hat is suited for an intermediate knitter, but a beginner could achieve the pattern by picking up a few new skills. Designed for the 2023 Cesium Yarn Murder Mystery Halloween countdown box.

The pattern requires at least two different colors of minis and one full skein. Up to 25 minis may be used by cycling through each color, and hats using less than 25 minis will repeat colors.

Gauge: 30 stitches by 38 rows in blocked stockinette

Needle size: US 3 (3.25mm) circular or DPNs

Yarn: Cesium Yarn Merino Sock in the 2023 Cesium Halloween Mystery colorways, less than 40g of lining colors, and 1x100g skein of the main color.

Finished dimensions: 16” (17.5”, 19”, 21”), intended to be worn with 0”-4” of negative ease.