This pattern is for a lacy knit hat is worked circularly from the stem out to the ribbing starting on double-pointed needles and then changing to circular needles. It is for an intermediate knitter, or adventurous advanced beginner. The pattern has both complete written instructions and a chart--either one can be followed to knit the hat and both types of knitters will be happy!

Size: Hat is approximately 20” around, and fits 20”-22” head. To make smaller or larger, change the needle size.

Materials: 1 skein Hand-dyed “Superwash Merino Minis” (100% superwash merino wool, 112 yards; 1.75 oz skein) by Bonkers Handmade Originals OR Hand-dyed “Sport Wool” yarn (100% Wool, 184 yards; 1.75 oz skein) by Bonkers Handmade Originals. (The thinner Sport Wool will result in a lacier hat.) Sizes 7 & 5 US 16” circular knitting needle and size 7 US double-pointed needles or whatever size needed to get correct gauge. Stitch marker & yarn needle.

Gauge: 20 sts and 24 rows to 4” in St st using larger needle.

Stitches used: Knit, purl, bobble, S2KP2, k2tog, ssk, yo, and I-cord. These are all explained in the pattern.

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This pattern may be used for personal use, for gifts, or for charitable donations. It may also be used to knit or crochet items for sale on a small scale, as long as the items are made by the seller and not contracted for production. Large quantities may not be produced from this pattern. You may not distribute copies of my patterns in printed, electronic, or any other format. Please contact me if you have questions on usage, or if you have a question about knitting this project.