When designing The Eye of the Storm Hat for Knits Stars Season 6, I wanted to create something special for Hat lovers. One of my favorite knitting techniques has always been working with slip stitches. As I was designing this hat, I soon realized that the hat resembled rays of rain showers we see over bodies of water. Much to my surprise, the crown of the hat looked exactly like the eye of a hurricane. This hat made me think about the devastation that Hurricane Maria caused on the island of Puerto Rico and how my family on the island stood strong during it all. I hope you enjoy knitting up the “Eye of the Storm Hat”, as much as I’ve enjoyed designing this for you.

MATERIALS
Yarn: 2 different colors in worsted weight yarn (Approx. 109 yds in each color)
Featured yarn-Five Borough Yarns in colorways “Mellow” (yarn A), and “Chill Out” (yarn B)- Classic Worsted, Superwash Merino 3 ply/181 yds/100g.
Needles: US 7/4.5mm (for the brim), US 8/5.0mm (for the body), US 8/5.0mm
DPN’s.
Notions: Stitch marker, Tapestry needle, knit stars custom patch (optional).
Finished Size: One Size
Gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in main pattern (approx.)