Ghostly mist is a near constant state-of-being in the wetlands. It creeps into the marshy landscape morning and evening creating a deep quiet. This fog is thick and enveloping, yet light as air.

That’s an apt description for the Marais Hat and matching cowl. Worked in weightless “Billow” by Shibui, it is soft and cozy yet airy and as nebulous as fog. Marais is pierced with eyelets and punctuated with bobbles in an array inspired by oystergrass, a common Y-shaped grass that grows along the damp edges of the bayou.

The Marais Hat is a classic beret, drawing on the French history and culture of South Louisiana. Softly sculptured, this beret is whisper soft and echoes the oystergrass motif of its matching cowl. It’s a meditative knit, easily memorized, that creates a gauzy, haloed cap with just enough warmth for misty mornings and drizzly afternoons.

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FINISHED SIZE
(After blocking)
Hat circumference: 19 (21.5, 23.75)” 48.5
(53.5, 60.5) cm.
Length from Brim to Crown: 8.25” 21 cm
1” 2.5 cm negative ease recommended.

YARN
Shibui Knits Billow (41% Cotton, 35%
Baby Alpaca, 24% Merino; 250 yds 229
m; 1.76 oz 50 g): #2181 Bone, 1 skein.

NEEDLES
Size 4 (3.50mm): 40” 102 cm circular
needle for Magic Loop or set of five double-
pointed needles.

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle; stitch markers.

GAUGE
24 sts and 36 rnds = 4” 10 cm in Pattern
stitch.
14-Stitch Pattern Repeat = 2.375” 6 cm
wide.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain
the correct gauge.