My father was born in Hungary and growing up I always loved the fact that I had a connection to another country. I’ve never visited Hungary and understand essentially 0% of the language, but I’ve always been proud to be half Hungarian.
The inspiration behind this hat are the elements found in Hungarian Folk Art and the pattern is called, ‘Kalap’, because ‘Kalap’ is Hungarian for ‘hat.’
I hope you like the pattern.

Yarn Used:

• For this pattern you will need DK weight yarn in 2 heavily contrasting colours.
• For my sample, I knit with Malabrigo Arroyo in Black (Colour A - 120 yards) and Sea Slug (Colour B - 90 yards)

Needles:

• 3.50mm and 4.00mm needles on a 16” cord and 4.00mm DPN’s, or needles on a 40” cord for Magic Loop

Gauge:

• 22 sts and 24 rows / 4”

Sizes:

• will fit a head circumference up to 24”

Additional Materials Needed:

• 6 Stitch Markers (One unique for BOR)

• scissors

• darning needle