Inspired by Cecelia Campochiaro’s book Sequence Knitting, I was fascinated to learn what a beautiful difference just 1 stitch can make.

The design begins with knitting an uncommon ribbing sequence and is offset by just 1 stitch to create the swirling texture showcased in the body of the hat.

Here’s the best part: No fancy stitches are needed … just your trusty knits & purls, and some simple shaping for the crown of the hat.

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HAT SIZE
• One size, to fit the average adult
    21”-22”/53-56 cm head circumference

YARN
• DK Weight yarn; approx. 185 yards / 168.5 m
• Sample hat uses Ella Rae Eco Tweed; 1 skein in color #17 Crimson.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
• US 5/3.75 mm 16”/40 cm circular needles (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• US 5/3.75 mm double-pointed needles (or the same size as the main needle)
• 8 stitch markers, including 1 unique for BOR
• Tapestry needle, to weave in ends

GAUGE
• 1 12-stitch x 12-round repeat measures approximately 2”/5 cm wide x 1.25”/3 cm high after blocking, worked in the round in pattern.

LARGE PRINT VERSION FOR LOW-VISIBILITY AND SCREEN READER ACCESS:

Vision Accessibility:
This pattern includes a PDF download written in 24-point sans serif font in the all-black text. It has no italics. All of the directions are entirely written out. The text in this LVA file is left-justified, with 1-inch margins, and all in one column.

Screen Reader Accessibility:
The LVA version of this pattern is also screen reader accessible. It has been formatted, reviewed, and tested to work with a screen reader.

This pattern has been professionally tech-edited and test-knit to ensure clarity and an enjoyable knitting experience.