xi (ξ) is a luxurious, dreamy hat worked with soft wool and delicate silk mohair. The hat is adorned with the sweetest little ribbon worked with silk mohair. The hat itself has a tall brim and a simple, cable-looking stitch pattern which makes for a beautiful crown. Of course, if you’re not feeling quite that romantic, you can skip the bow.

Size
S (L) to fit head circumference 19.75 (22.75)’’ / 50 (58) cm.

Yarn
MC: Tulliver Yarn BFL/Masham 4ply Naturally Dyed (75% BFL, 25% Masham, 200 m / 50 g), or other fingering weight yarn. Shown in color Hint of Pink.

CC: ITO Sensai (60% mohair, 40% silk, 240 m/ 20 g) or other lace weight yarn. Shown in colors White (for the bow) and String (for the hat).

1 (2) skeins of MC and 1 skein of CC.

Yardage
MC: 155 (200) yrds / 140 (180) m, CC: 220 (255) yrds / 200 (230) m.

Needles
US 1 (2.25 mm), US 3 (3.25 mm) and US 4 (3.5 mm) – 16’’/40 cm circular needles (or a longer length for magic loop) and dpns for the crown shaping. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the right gauge.

Gauge
20 sts x 22 rnds = 2x2’’ / 5x5 cm in stockinette stitch in the round with lace weight yarn on the smallest needle (after blocking).

21 sts x 36 rnds = 4x4’’ / 10x10 cm in (k3, p3) ribbing in the round holding both yarns together on the middle needle (after blocking).

Other
1 stitch marker, tapestry needle.