An easy-to-memorize pattern of mini diamonds gives way to a wonderfully spiky crown.

SIZE
Brim circumference: 18.75” [48 cm], to fit head size of approximately 20-23” [51-58.5 cm]

8” [20.5 cm] long from CO edge to top

MATERIALS NEEDED
Yarn:
Malabrigo Yarn Arroyo (100% superwash merino; 335 yds/306 m per 100g skein); 1 skein in Pearl Ten for main color (MC), 1 skein in Cian for contrasting color (CC)

You will need approximately 120 yds [110 m] of MC and 90 yds [82 m] of CC.

Recommended needles:
US #3 [3.25 mm] circular needle, 16” long

US #4 [3.5 mm] circular needle, 16” long

US #4 [3.5 mm] set of double-pointed needles (or preferred type to work small circumferences in the round)

Notions:
Removable stitch marker, yarn needle

GAUGE
28 sts/31 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in Diamond Pattern on larger needles