Pirl is a Scots word for a gentle ripple in a pond and the Pirl Hat is a cosy colourwork hat with a pattern that gently ripples from one colour to another! This is a quick knit and perfect for using up leftover balls of yarn. Combine it with the matching cowl to stay warm this winter! The Pirl Hat has 5 sizes to choose from with guidance on adjusting the length included in the pattern.

The pattern is fully written with a chart for the colourwork pattern and also includes a photo tutorial for a super stretchy cast on called the Estonian Cast-On for the bottom of the glove and the backward loop cast-on. The pattern has been tech edited and test knitted. There’s a screenshot of the pattern, and a list of the stitches used at the bottom of the photos.

Materials

• 42 (48, 50)(60, 65) m / 46 (52, 54)(66, 71) yds Black Elephant DK (100% Superwash Merino, 230 m/115g) in Mist (Colour A)
• 41 (53, 63)(82, 92) m / 45 (58, 70)(90, 100) yds Black Elephant DK (100% Superwash Merino, 230 m/115g) in Tranquility (Colour B)
• 4 mm (US 6) circular needles, 40 cm (16”) or longer or DPNs (if using 16” circulars you will also need longer circulars for magic loop or DPNs for working the crown)
• 1 stitch marker
• Yarn needle for sewing in ends

Gauge

23 stitches and 32 rows in 10 cm (4”) in stocking stitch in the round.

Finished Size

Toddler (Child, Teen, Adult, Large Adult)
38 (41, 45)(48.5, 52) cm/15.25 (16.75, 18)(19.5, 20.75)”

to fit heads of
45.5 (48.5, 52.5)(56, 59.5) cm/18.25 (19.75, 21)(22.5, 23.75)”