Take some gorgeously squishy Malabrigo Rios (or other worsted weight yarn) in contrasting colours, add a dash of 2x2 ribbing, a sprinkling of stranded knitting and some nifty crown decreases, and you have yourself a warm and cosy unisex Pentacles hat!

Knit in the round from the bottom up, Pentacles makes a perfect last minute gift knit, knitting up in a flash. Using less than 100 g of yarn, it’s also brilliant for stashbusting!

The stranded pattern is easy enough even for the most inexperienced of stranded knitters to execute. Additionally, floats are short enough not to need catching on the reverse of your hat.

FINISHED SIZE AFTER BLOCKING:

M (L), to fit approximate head circumference 20-22 (22-24)”/50.75-55.75 (55.75-61) cm

Finished measurements: blocked circumference approx 19 (21)”/48.25 (53.25) cm, depth 7.5”/19 cm

GAUGE AFTER BLOCKING:

Approx 20 stitches and 20 rounds to 4” (10cm) in pattern.

SUGGESTED YARN:

Malabrigo Rios 100% Merino; 210 yds/100 g in contrasting colours
(sample shown in Paris Night (MC) and Fresco Y Seco (CC))

MC: Approx 115 (145) yds
CC: Approx 50 (65) yds

MATERIALS:

4.5mm (US7) circular needle (24in/60cm) or DPNs
5mm (US8) circular needle (24in/60cm) or DPNs, or needle size necessary to achieve gauge
1 stitch marker
Tapestry needle