Feature your favorite hand-dyed or hand-painted yarns with this clever hat pattern. The subtle texture won’t compete with your crazy colorway, and the slouchy style is sure to fit everyone comfortably!

Available Sizes: 15” (17”, 18.75”, 21”) circumference, intended to fit a head 16-18” (18-20”, 20-22”, 22-24”) in circumference - choose the size that is 1 to 3 inches smaller than actual head circumference. The model has a 20” head and is wearing the 17” size.

Materials Needed:
• 165 (200, 250, 310) yds fingering-weight yarn (Sample shown was made from Stitch Together Smooth Sock yarn in the “Rainbow Blip” colorway. 75/25 Merino/ Nylon, 463 yds per 100g skein) + an extra 100 yds for tassels

• US Size 2 / 2.75mm circular needle
• 4 traveling stitch markers
• yarn needle

Techniques Used:
• working in-the-round
• working a 2-stitch cable (detailed instructions are included, no cable needle is needed)
• K2tog
• making a tassel - step-by-step photo tutorial & written instructions are included in the pattern.

The Swirlygig pattern is available as a single pattern for $4.99 or as part of a 4-hat eBook set called #SquadHats for $9.99!

The first 50 eBook customers will receive an ultrasuede Trappings & Trinkets tag in the mail. If you would like to request whether you receive a double-sided gray tag or a single-sided brown tag, please send me a pm on Ravelry immediately after making your eBook purchase. Tags will be mailed to the address connected to your Paypal account within 7 days of your eBook purchase.

Big thanks to schmitt642, JudyeNaz, qtpieknitter & Niks, for test knitting this pattern and helping to make it the best it can be!