A companion to the Tapti Cowl, this lace hat transports you from cold, winter days to warm, exotic India. An all over meandering cable design frames lace windows, for an intricate pattern that knits up quickly in bulky yarn. Worked in the round from either charted or written instructions and available in 2 sizes, this detailed hat will help you glow from the accomplishment of crafting a beautiful set to keep you safe from the winter’s chill.

The matching Tapti cowl is available for a coordinated look. Purchase the patterns together in one ebook for a reduced price. If you’ve already purchased one pattern, the pattern price will automatically be deducted from the ebook price at checkout. Challenge yourself with an engaging and gorgeous set this winter that works up quickly so you can dream of India while snuggled in wool.

Sizes:
To fit head circumference: 21” (53 cm) / 23” (58 cm)
Finished circumference, relaxed: 16” (40 cm) / 18” (45 cm)

Gauge:
12 sts and 16 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch.
1 pattern repeat of 8 sts and 14 rounds = 2.5” x 3.5” (6.5 x 9 cm).

Yarn:
1 skein of Malabrigo Chunky (100% merino) – 104 yd (95 m) per 3.53 oz (100g) in Cactus Flower. Substitute with 110 yd (100 m) of any bulky weight yarn (CYCA#5) with good stitch definition.

Notions:
• US size 11 8 mm knitting needles (or size to obtain correct gauge), using your preferred method for knitting in the round (two circulars; one long circular for magic loop; or one 24” 60 cm circular plus double-pointed needles for border and crown decreases)
• US size 10 6 mm needles for knitting in the round (same methods as above)
• stitch marker
• tapestry needle

Skills needed:
Working lace in the round.