Honey and Waffles uses a classic slipped stitch motif to create a striking raised grid in the main color that is evenly decreased at the crown of the hat. For a subtler look, it can be knit in one color. The bold look of this pattern is surprisingly simple to knit.

Additional samples shown were knitted using Cascade Eco Duo (70% undyed baby alpaca, 30% merino wool) in Vanilla (#1705) and Aslan Trends Royal Apaca (100% alpaca) in Sable.

Of the dozen accessory designs that Melini has made this season, this hat/cowl set is the one that she’ll be keeping to wear herself. :-)

Skills Required: knit, purl, slip stitch, k2tog and p2tog decreases

The designer would like to express sincere gratitude to test knitters watrpriestess, nascar2448, and sowmyakrishna for their valuable feedback and beautiful FOs. Thanks also to tech editor Therese Chynoweth.