From above it looks like a star; from the side it looks like a square. Whatever shapes you see, this colorful beanie is sure to brighten up a winter’s day!

Each square motif is worked separately and then grafted into a ring to form the hat band. The crown and brim are worked in the round using the live stitches of the squares. The only cast-off edge is the bottom of the brim.

With variegated or “self-striping” sock yarn, this hat looks like it takes a lot of planning and color changes, but instead you just knit in the round with one skein of yarn.

Experience level/techniques: Some experience recommended. Techniques used: grafting (kitchener stitch); knitting in the round.

Size
Adult Women’s

Finished Measurements
Brim circumference: 14 inches/36 cm unstretched
Band circumference: 22 inches/56 cm
Height: 8 inches/ 20 cm

Gauge
Square motif = 2.25 inches/6 cm each side

Materials
• 3.25 mm/ US Size 3 dpns
• 3.25 mm/ US Size 3 circular needles (optional)
• 40g “self-striping” sport weight yarn. The yarn shown was purchased as “mill ends” of unknown origin.
• Yarn needle