Twisted stitches and an elegant medallion create texture and interest in this cozy hat I’m naming “Opp”! The medallion is formed with a series of Japanese knot stitches and can be embellished with crystals for added bling.

The hat shown is knitted using about 3 skeins of Chibi Paka Chunky by Ikigai Fiber - chunky weight yarn available in 25 beautiful colors! The glass crystals and faux fur pom are also from Ikigai fibers and ALL can be found at
https://www.pampowersknits.com/collections/knitting-kits/...

Opp is a small city located in Covington County in south Alabama.

Materials
Suggested Needles:
US Size 8/ 16” circular
US Size 9/ 16” circular and DPNs

Yarn Requirements:
3 skeins shown in “Heather” of Ikigai Fiber, Chibi Paka Chunky, 75% Superwash Merino / 25% Baby Alpaca (55 yds/ 50 m/ 50 g) each;
Total (120, 135) yards of chunky weight yarn;
this yardage does NOT include a yarn Pom Pom, however, there is enough yarn leftover of the 3rd skein used for knitting to accommodate a medium sized Pom Pom

Tools and Notions:
Tapestry needle for weaving ends
Sewing needle and thread for glass crystals**
Optional (8, 9) sew on glass crystals** Shown in “Pink”
Optional faux fur Pom Pom** Shown in “Heather”
 Available for purchase at www.pampowersknits.com

Gauge:
4 stitches per inch in twisted rib on larger needle

Sizes and Finished Measurements:
Circumference: (20”, 22”)
Height: (9”, 9.25”)

General Notes:
The pattern has a 10 stitch repeat;
Crystals are hand sewn onto the center of each medallion after the hat has been blocked and is dry.