To celebrate the release of this pattern, enjoy $1 (20%) off through 2/28, no code needed!

Flycatcher is a striking hat with a beginner-friendly stranded motif initially inspired by the sweeping v-shapes of birds in flight. But, as one of my testers put it, the motif is also akin to a spider’s web. Whether you see the motif as soaring chevrons or a delicate entanglement, I hope you delight in each stitch of this cozy hat, with its plump wool fabric and cozy folded brim.

SIZES
Baby (Child, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)
Shown in Adult Small size.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Brim Circumference: 14.25 (16.5, 18.75, 21.25, 23.5)” / 36 (42, 47.5, 54, 59.5) cm
Height (brim cuffed): 6.75 (8.5, 8.75, 9, 10.5)” / 17 (21.5, 22.5, 23, 26.5) cm
Height (brim uncuffed): 8.5 (10.5, 11, 11.5, 13)” / 21.5 (26.5, 28, 29, 33) cm

YARN
Universal Yarn Deluxe Bulky Superwash (100% superwash wool; ~106 yds/100g)

• 924 Starfish (MC) – 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) ball(s) Adult Medium: See Pattern Notes Folded brim only approx. 51 (70, 91, 115, 142) yds / 47 (64, 83, 105, 130) m Regular brim only approx. 26 (38, 47, 57, 77) yds / 24 (35, 43, 52, 71) m

• 903 Terra Cotta (CC) – 1 ball (all sizes) approx. 21 (28, 37, 47, 58) yds / 19 (26, 34, 43, 53) m

Note: These numbers are estimates, but do include a buffer. Substituting yarn may affect your yardage/meterage, and differences in gauge will affect yarn requirements.

NEEDLES
Needle A: US Size 8 (5 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular + set of DPNs or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences in the round or two sizes smaller than the needle used to obtain gauge
Needle B: US Size 10 (6 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular + set of DPNs or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences in the round or size needed to obtain gauge
Needle C: US Size 6 (4 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular or four sizes smaller than the needle used to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
Stitch markers (one unique marker to denote BOR), tapestry needle

GAUGE
17 sts x 19 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in stranded knitting with Needle B
Always use the needle size that results in the correct gauge. Gently wash and block your swatch before measuring.

PATTERN NOTES
This hat is worked seamlessly in the round from the bottom up. It begins with an optional Long-Tail Tubular Cast-On. The brim is worked in K1, P1 ribbing, and the main hat is worked in a simple stranded colorwork motif.

Choosing a Size
I recommend choosing a size about 2” / 5 cm smaller than the head circumference of the person wearing the hat.

Yarn Requirements: Adult Medium
As noted, a buffer has been built into the yardage/meterage recommended for this pattern. The MC for this size uses up almost exactly one ball of Deluxe Bulky Superwash, and it is always possible that a skein could be slightly over or underweight. You may prefer to purchase an additional ball as insurance.