This easy hat has a striking diamond pattern which rise from the ribbed brim in a smooth transition. Likewise, the decreases form a satisfying flower shape. The hat is worked with a folded brim for extra warmth and uses easy 1x1 cables worked in a twisted method to avoid cable needles. Using just one skein of fingering weight yarn, it is the perfect choice for the one special skein and works up super quick!

Skills:

• Provisional cast-on (optional)
• Knitting in the round
• Decreases (k2tog, ssk)
• Twisted cables worked without a cable needle (instructions included in pattern) or other method for 1x1 cables

Sizes
XS (S, M) (L, XL)
To Fit Head Circumference (cm): 45-49 (49.5-53.5, 54-48) (58.5-62.5, 53-67)
Finished Circumference (cm): 41 (45.5, 50) (54.5, 59)

The finished head is very stretchy and designed to fit with 4-8cm negative ease.

Yarn
The beanie version uses approx. 230 (260, 290, 310, 340)m fingering weight yarn.
The slouchy version uses approx. 260 (290, 320, 340, 370)m fingering weight yarn.

Note: for the XL slouchy hat version, you may need more than one skein of fingering weight yarn.

Sample
Blue Sample: Hedgehog Fibres, Twist Sock (80% Bluefaced Leicester, 20% Nylon, superwash, 365m/100g) in Petrol
Pink Sample: Qing Fibre, Merino Single (100% Merino Wool, 366m/100g) in Cherry Hill

Needles
2.5mm needles suitable for knitting in the round, including for small circumferences
Optional: spare needles to pick up provisional cast-on.
Accessories

• Stitch marker(s)
• Darning needle
• Optional: waste yarn for provisional cast-on

Gauge
Pattern (unstretched): 36st and 48 rows /10cm
Ribbing (unstretched): 40sts and 40 rows / 10cm
Both pattern and ribbing gauge are given for an unstretched hat, please note that this material will be VERY stretchy. My ribbing stretches to around 20 sts/10cm.