Knit it for its own sweet sake or knit it as a wearable swatch! This hat features the same lace and cabled stitch pattern that I used for the yoke on the Plant People Sweater. You can use this hat to get the hang of that stitch pattern while making a wearable swatch project. The pattern flows elegantly out of the unusual brim. You can keep it as one layer or double it if you like a little extra over your ears. This accessory is one you’ll love to knit, wear and gift.

Yarn
1 Skein: Lavender Lune Yarn Company Yak DK Weight (70% Nonsuperwash Merino, 15% Yak, 15% Silk 330 yds/ 115g). Shown in Colorway: Adelaide Hat (Rose Pink)

OR
DK weight approximately 185 (203) yards / 169 (186) meters.

These yarn amounts are estimates. Any changes that knitters make to gauge or the hat’s measurements will change the amount of yarn that will be needed. To determine YOUR gauge: knit a swatch.

Gauge 24 stitches and 26 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in Charted Pattern.

Suggested Needles* US Size 6 / 4 mm 16” / 40 cm length for the ribbing. Or use a long needle and the Magic Loop Method.

US Size 7 / 4.5 mm; (or size needed to obtain gauge) 16” / 40 cm length for the hat body.

Double pointed needles of the same sizes suitable for small circumference knitting for the crown decreases or use a long needle and the Magic Loop Method.

Notions

• 6 (7) Stitch markers
• Cable Needle
• Highlighter Tape (optional - to keep your place in the pattern)
• Measuring Tape
• Tapestry Needle
• Wool Wash and Blocking Mat

Techniques Used

• Long Tail Cast On Method
• Knitting in the Round on a Circular Needle
• K2TOG Decreasing
• K3TOG Decreasing
• SSK Decreasing
• Small Circumference Knitting in the Round