Zig Zag is a pattern for a remarkably stretchy and comfortable hat with a visually interesting and easy-to-knit diagonal pattern that leans whichever way you tell it to (Zig leans to the left; Zag leans to the right).

This design is offered in collaboration with #WarmTheLine and celebrates democracy. Whether you knit a hat for yourself or for your neighbors, thank you for exercising your right to vote and for keeping voters warm at the polls. For more information, including where hats can be sent, please visit Warm the Line.

Finished hat circumference:
11 (12½, 13½, 15, 16)˝ / 28 (32, 34.5, 38, 40.5) cm

Stretches to fit 17 (18½, 19½, 21, 22)˝ / 43 (47, 49.5,
53.5, 56) cm head circumference

Gauge:
26 sts and 28 rows = 4˝ / 10 cm in Diagonal Pattern,
unstretched

Yarn:
200 yds / 183 m worsted-weight yarn

Zig Hat sample: Cascade Yarns Pacific 40% superwash merino wool, 60% acrylic; 213 yd / 195 m; 3½ oz / 100 g, 1 ball in color
37 Clover

Zag Hat sample: Cascade Yarns Pacific 40% superwash merino wool, 60% acrylic; 213 yd / 195 m; 3½ oz / 100 g, 1 ball in color
66 Teal Heather

Needles:
US 7 / 4.5 mm, 16˝ / 40 cm circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
US 7 / 4.5 mm, 16˝ / 40 cm double-pointed needles (dpns) or preferred needles for small-circumference knitting, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions:
• coilless safety pins
• stitch marker
• tapestry needle