Julie Turjoman’s irresistible Maudie-Jane Cloche was inspired by the crime-solving adventures of the many “lady detectives” who populate knitters’ favorite mystery novels. Pair the cloche with your favorite trench coat, and you’ll be ready for any adventure. Julie designed the hat to be worn with or without a favorite pin attached to the rosette. (Interweave)

Materials

• Mrs. Crosby Hat Box, 75% superwash merino wool/15% silk/10% cashmere yarn, sportweight, 317 yards (289.9 m)/100 gram (3.5 oz) hank, 1 hank each of Winter Wheat (Color A) and Vintage Port (Color B)
• Needles, circular 16 inches (40 cm) size 4 (3.5 mm) and size 3 (3.25 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge and set of double pointed size 3 (3.25 mm)
• Stitch markers
• Locking stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Decorative button, vintage brooch, or other embellishment of choice, 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) in diameter, optional

Finished sizes: 18¼ (19¾, 21½) inches (46.4 50.2, 54.6 cm) brim circumference; sample shown size 21½ inches (54.6 cm)

Gauge: 28 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches (10.2 cm) in St st on smaller needle