Featuring a geometric chevron pattern that continues into the crown and culminates in the shape of a star, the Kestra hat is a fun and quick knit that combines the beauty of simple stranded colorwork and twisted ribbing. Begin with either a modern, folded brim as shown or a flat brim for a classic look, and pair the hat with the matching mitts for an additional pop of color and added warmth!

Sizes
One Size

Finished Measurements
17” (42.5 cm) circumference at brim, unstretched; 8½” (21.5 cm) tall

Yarn
Approximately 206 yards (188 meters) DK weight yarn:

• 136 yards (124 meters) main color {98 yards (90 meters) if knitting flat brim}
• 70 yards (64 meters) contrasting color

Needles & Hooks

• US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle, 16” (40 cm), or needle size necessary to obtain correct gauge
• US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle, 16” (40 cm), or needle size 1 mm smaller than gauge needle
• Spare circular needle in size identical or similar to smaller needle, 16” (40 cm)
• Appropriate needle(s) in the larger size for your preferred method of knitting small circumferences in the round
• Size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook (for chained provisional cast on), or hook size comparable to gauge needle size

Gauge
Stranded Colorwork: 28 sts and 24 rnds = 4” (10 cm), worked in the round using larger needles, after blocking
Twisted Rib: 22.5 sts and 32 rnds = 4” (10 cm), worked in the round using smaller needles, after blocking

Notions

• (1) Stitch marker for beginning of round

• Waste yarn (same weight as working yarn; in a third, high‑contrasting color; and smooth)

• Tapestry needle