Nature has always fascinated us with its unique and various creations. Particularly amazing is nature’s repetitive and versatile use of twists and spirals, from the microscopic double helix structure in our DNA, to the awesome funnel of a tornado, to the nebulous swirl of a galaxy, and everything else in between.

Nature’s spiral became the main inspiration for this cap. The twisted stitch patterning replicates the twisting nature of a tidal whirlpool and yields a texture reminiscent of a spiraling aloe. Using self-striping or hand-painted yarn adds additional interest to the stitch texture.

Instructions include several options: working entire hat in one piece from visor to crown, working in two pieces, or without visor. Twisted stitch texture is continuous from visor to crown.

Sizes / Finished Measurements

• S (M, L)
• Finished Head Circumference: 17 (19, 21)”/ 43 (48.5, 53.5) cm circumference, fits head sizes up to 2”/ 5cm larger

Materials

• Approximately 170-210 yds/ 155-192 m of DK or light weight yarn
• US 6/ 4.25 mm 16”/ 40 cm circular needles
• Additional US 6/ 4.25 mm circular needle of any length
• US 6/ 4.25 mm needles for your preferred method of working smaller circumferences
• Stitch markers
• Darning needle
• Stabilizer material, approximately 7” x 3”/ 18 cm x 7.5 cm

Gauge

• 22 sts and 28 rows = 4”/ 10 cm in St st.
• 23-24 sts and 30 rows = 4” in pattern st. It is important to work up, wash and block a gauge swatch.

Techniques Used
Working in the round, Twisted stitches, Decreasing in pattern, Provisional cast-on

Other Pattern Details

• Hemmed edge, and seamless brim/hat body join.
• Instructions include options for brimmed or brimless hat.
• Instructions for an alternative brim/hat joining construction.
• Detailed knitting instructions in a professionally designed layout
• Instructions include both US standard and Metric measurements
• Easy-to-read font, instructions, charts and diagrams
• Professionally tested and edited
• Enabled for notes on iPad, tablets and e-readers.
• 4 pages