M.C. Escher once said he could fill an entire second life working on his prints. Oh, to fill our lives (and a second!) with creativity and making!

As knitters and crafters, living and breathing yarn, stitches and making, we know how he felt. We also know the thrill of a delightful knit quickly whipped up to satisfy the insatiable urge to “make all the things”.

Maya is a snuggly and slightly slouchy hat for the whole family that embraces the magic of a single colour with a mesmerising repeating pattern.

Perfect for chilly days, her rhythm combines stitches you know and love to satisfy that knitty itch.

Including written instructions and charts, Maya is ideal for new knitters looking for a fun challenge and experienced knitters keen to squeeze every drop of creativity out of life.

SIZES
To fit head sizes Small 19-20”/48.5-51 cm (Medium 21-22”/53.5-56 cm, Large 23-24”/58.5-61 cm)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Brim circumference 13.5 (15, 16.5)”/34.5 (38, 42) cm; blocked and unstretched. Length from base of brim to top centre of crown (single layer brim) 8.75”/22 cm (folded brim) 9.25/23.5 cm.

Sample shown in size Medium.

GAUGE
18 sts and 28 rnds = 4”/10 cm with US 7/4.5 mm needle in Stockinette stitch in the round, after wet blocking.

1 rep of 10 st-mirage pattern from body of hat = 2”/5 cm wide and 1.75”/4.5 cm tall.

YARN
1 (1, 1) skein of Malabrigo Rios (100% Superwash Merino wool; 210 yds/192 m per 100g) in colourway “133 Reflecting Pool”.
If substituting yarn: approx 90 (105, 125) yds/80 (100, 115) m of plump DK or worsted-weight yarn. Allow more yarn for the folded brim option.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 3/3.25 mm, US 6/4 mm and US 7/4.5 mm circular needles 16”/40 cm long and US 7/4.5 mm needles for knitting small circumferences.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

1 stitch marker.
Pompom (optional).

SKILL LEVEL
Two Balls (see: https://www.trulymyrtle.com/blog/all-the-balls)