A top-down crocheted hat combines a stranded “Fair Isle” look with earflaps and a buttoned brim. The buttons are created using a cluster stitch, so there is no need to purchase them separately.

About the Designer
Maine crochet designer Sonya Blackstone loves to work color into her crochet design business, Blackstone Designs.

Finished dimensions:
Completed hat measures approximately 22½ inches (57 cm) circumference and 7 inches (18 cm) tall, not including earflaps.

Yarn Information:
Boston
A - #00049 purple
1 skein
60 yards

B - #00071 sage green
1 skein
60 yards

C - #00047 lavender
1 skein
60 yards

Boston Style
D - #00502 natural color
1 skein
66 yards