Dowth is one of the three megalithic passage tombs, along with Knowth and Newgrange, in the Brú na Bóinne heritage site. An unprofessional excavation in 1847 has left Dowth in less than stellar condition, so visitors are unable to enter the tomb.
The sun carvings on the stone marking one of the entrances serve as the inspiration for this slouchy beanie. Knit and purl stitches create a sun design that is the focus of this hat.
This pattern is part of the Malabrigo 2023 Quickies collection.

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Materials

• 1 (2) skeins of Malabrigo Mecha
  (sample shown in Chuy colourway) or
  130-200 yards of single-ply, bulky
  weight yarn

• US10.5/6.50mm 16”/40cm circular
  knitting needles, or size needed to obtain gauge

• US10.5/6.50mm double pointed needles or preferred method for knitting
  smaller circumferences (e.g. magic
  loop, second circular, 9” circular
  needles), or size needed to obtain
  gauge

• US10/6.00mm 16”/40cm circular knitting needles, or one size smaller than size needed to obtain gauge

• 1 Beginning of the Round stitch marker

• Optional: 3 additional stitch markers (for marking chart repeats)

• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends