Contrasting textures are highlighted in this simply shaped hat. High-relief garter stitch provides extra warmth for the ears while the textured linen stitch keeps things snappy up top. Starting with the earflaps, the Snow Bowl Hat is worked from the bottom up, ending in a spiral of structured decreases. A crocheted border and braided ties finish the look.

DIFFICULTY: Intermediate

MATERIALS
- 1 skein Swans Island Natural Colors, 100% Organic Merino Wool, bulky weight (100 gms, 130 yds each.)
Color Shown: Natural YB311

• US Size 9 (5.5 mm) 16” circular needle and double-pointed needles
• Yarn needle, stitch marker
• Size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook

SIZES
XS (S, M, L, XL) Shown in size XL

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Circumference: 14 (16, 18, 20, 22)“ Height: 5½ (6¼, 6¾, 7½, 7¾)”

GAUGE
4 sts x 8 Rows = 1” on garter stitch
4 sts x 6 Rnds = 1” on textured linen stitch