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The hat is knit in the round, without seams, using the Mosaic knitting technique. Crown is shaped in an original way.
Mosaic or slip stitch knitting is a colorwork technique where you only knit with one color per row and change colors every 2 rows. The colorwork pattern is created by slipping stitches of the previous row(s) according to the pattern.
You don’t have to change colors in the same row, as you would with traditional stranding. This reduces tangling and tight knitting due to short floats.

Sizing:
Fits head 20.5” (21.5”, 22.5”) 23.5 around.
Depth of hat: 8 5/8” (8 5/8”, 9”) 9”.

Yarn:
Aran weight yarn (held double)
Main color: 200 (200, 235) 280 yards + 50-60 yards more for the folded brim version
Contrast color: 140 (140, 150) 160 yards

The sample was knit using Filati BBB Full (100% merino wool, 98 yds/50 gr), you will find some alternatives at the end of the pattern as well.

Gauge after blocking:
14 sts & 17 rows / 4” in stockinette on larger needles with yarn held double

Suggested needles:
US #10 / 6 mm 16” circular needles
US #10.5 / 7 mm 16” circular needles
(or as required to get gauge)

Notions:
2 tapestry needles, waste yarn, one stitch marker

Level: easy

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