Makana means “gift” in Hawaiian. This pattern is designed with friendships in mind. When my friend came for her annual visit, I wanted to design a pattern that reflects the spirit of our friendship and her yarn. Makana was born out of this inspiration of Friendship and how it is a precious gift.

To make this hat, it requires just one skein of bulky yarn, you may hold lace mohair together for added softness. You just need a skein of hand dyed bulky yarn and a few hours of relaxing knitting time to complete this project. The resulting hat is simple, stylish, warm and it looks fabulous on almost everyone.

Materials & Information

Sizes
One size fits most adults with 20- 23 in/
51-58 cm head circumference;
Brim is very stretchy

Finished Measurements after Blocking
A- Circumference
18 in/ 46 cm
B- Height
12 in/ 31 cm

Yarn
Machete Shoppe Bulky
Vida Lifestyle Vida Chunky
Swift Yarns Big Swift
Artisan Hand Dyed Yarn Bulky weight 100 gms
100% Superwash Merino 109 yds/ 100 gms

Yardage
95 yds/ 87 m

Needles
US 10/ 6.0 mm circular with a 16 in/ 40 cm cord
US 11/ 8.0 mm circular with a 16 in/ 40 cm cord
US 11/ 8.0 mm double pointed needles for the crown
Adjust needle size to achieve gauge

Gauge
12 sts and 16 rounds over 4 in/ 10 cm in
stockinette on larger needles after blocking

Notions
Darning needle to weave ends,
scissors, pompom if desired