Available exclusively for School of SweetGeorgia members as part of the Mastering Gauge workshop materials.

Diagonal swirls of knits and purls are texturally interesting while remaining super simple. This hat whips up in a short weekend and topped with a pom, it’s the perfect knitterly treat.

SKILL LEVEL
Easy

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Brim circumference: 10 3/4 (12 1/2, 14 1/4, 16, 18 3/4, 19 1/2, 21 1/4)” / 27.5 (32, 36, 40.5, 47.5, 49.5, 54) cm
Length: Adjustable

YARN
1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s) SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash Worsted in Watershed (200 yd / 183 m per 4 oz / 115 g skein; 100% Superwash Merino).

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Size 7 US / 4.5 mm circular needle, 16” / 24 cm long
Size 7 US / 4.5 mm double-pointed needles (dpn), set of 4
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Stitch marker, yarn needle

GAUGE
18 sts and 34 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Body stitch, after blocking.

PATTERN NOTES
This hat is worked in the round from the brim to the crown. After finishing, a pom-pom is made with remaining yarn and attached.