The Magical Mermaid hat was designed for a wonderful friend, going through a very difficult time, because she needed some magic in her life. I had the yarn but couldn’t find the right pattern, so I made up my own. That was 2 years ago. I love this pattern because it’s so simple, and yet the slipped rib adds so much interest to the pattern and turns a boring ribbing into something fun!

This hat looks great in variegated, speckled, solid, and even color changing yarns! Grab some DK or a couple of skeins of fingering held together, and cast one on!

Size: Fits average head circumference 22” (56 cm). The small size will fit snuggly, while the medium size will fit a little more loosely.

MATERIALS:
Yarn: 140 yds/128 m heavy DK weight yarn
(DK and worsted weight will both work, just make sure to check your gauge)

Shown in:
Hedgehog Fibres DK (4.06 oz/115 g, 219 yd/200 m, 100% merino wool)
Banana Legs

Needles: US 4 3.5 mm and US 6 4.0 mm 16” circular needles and US 6 4.0 mm dpns

Tools: Tapestry needle, stitch marker

Gauge
25 sts and 37 rows = 4” 10cm in slipped rib (body pattern) measured after blocking

Skill Level: Beginner

Skills Needed: Knitting, purling, slipped stitches, decreases