This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004).

This pattern was updated with the “Folded Brim” version in February 2014 and with other minor corrections in December 2014. (Ver. 2.3)

“Waterfalls - Hat 2013” - This simple unisex hat is designed with a wide rib pattern that looks like waterfalls. It stretches well at the brim, and the body, in wide stockinette sections, shows any yarn variegation very well. The top is round and roomy enough, but not slouchy. It is a quick knit and a perfect Christmas gift.

On a chilly day, please just grab this “Waterfalls” before you head outside. When you take it off, just shove it in your purse or coat pocket.

Skill required: K, P, K2tog, P2tog, SSK

Finished size (unstretched) when laying flat:

Original version - 8”/20cm high x 8”/20cm wide at the border between main body and rib. 7.5”/19cm at CO edge.

Folded Brim version
CO84 (gray) -
(unfolded) 2.5”/6.35cm long for rib, 7”/18cm wide at CO edge, 7.5”/19cm wide at the border between main body and rib, 11”/28cm long from the top to the CO edge
(folded) 3”/7.6cm long folded rib, 8”/20cm wide at the folded edge , 8”/20cm long from the top to the folded edge

CO72 (light purple)–
(unfolded) 2”/5cm long for rib, 6.5”/16.5cm wide at CO edge, 7”/18cm wide at the border between rib and main body, 10”/25.4cm long from the top to the CO edge
(folded) 2.5”/6.35cm long folded rib, 7.5”/19cm wide at the folded edge , 8”/20cm long from the top to the folded edge

The pattern has a “Final Note from Yuki” explaining my fundraising update in English. I added the Japanese translation for this pattern.

日本の皆様。パターンの最後にある”Final Note”の日本語版は別ファイルで提供しましたので、ダウンロードなさってください。

All the proceeds of this pattern will be donated to the Minoru Hokari Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Australian National University. My late brother, Minoru Hokari (“Mino” 1971-2004) died of cancer at the age of 32. The scholarship fund supports young scholars who study Indigenous Australians through fieldwork. We are trying to fully fund it to achieve its perpetuity. Please help.

Please visit Being Connected with HOKARI MINORU (www.hokariminoru.org) to meet Mino.