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This pattern includes both the hat and headband. Inspired by the origami star shaped boxes I made as a child, this pattern is called ‘Hoshiko’, a Japanese name meaning ‘starchild’. Worked in the round from the bottom up they are worked the same until the colourwork panel is finished. Then either a second garter stitch edging is worked for the headband, or the top of the hat is worked.

This pattern is also available in an e-book with a matching girls top.

Size
2 years (6 years), to fit head size 45 (50)cm (17.75 (19.75)in). The finished circumference, including negative ease, is 41 (46.5)cm (16.25 (18.5)in).

Materials
DK weight yarn in 2 colours. Wool, acrylic or a wool/acrylic blend is preferable.
MC 60 /70/m (66 /77/yds)
CC 40 /45/m (44 /49/yds)
The hat pictured used King Cole Pricewise Double Knitting (100% acrylic, 290m (320 yds) in 100g (3.53 oz)) in 48 Black and 9 Red.

Equipment
40cm (16in) 4mm (US6) circular needle
Set of four 4mm (US6) dpns
10 stitch markers, 1 different to mark the end of the rounds
Yarn needle to weave in ends

Skills needed
Stranded colourwork from a chart
Work in the round on circular needles and dpns
Knit 2 together
Knit and purl