The Pacific Rainforest Hat is a DK weight hat knit in the round from the brim to the crown. It’s available in two style options; the beanie, a snug-fitting classic cap, and the slouch, a more oversized, cozy feeling toque. This hat uses the Raindrop Stitch Pattern, which utilizes big increases and decreases to create a 3D shape on the Reverse Stockinette background.

Find the Raindrop Pattern Tutorial here: Tutorial

Needles and Notions
US 4 / 3.5 mm and US 6 / 4 mm circular and/or double pointed needles (or size to obtain gauge), tapestry needle, stitch marker, crochet hook (optional)

Yarn and Yardage
Yellow Beanie: Fidley Dyeworks SW Merino DK 100 g (3.5 oz) / 231 yds (211 m); 100% Superwash Merino in Sawyer; 1 skein, 61 g, 140 yds, 128 m.

Blue Slouch: Sweet Fiber Merino Twist DK 115 g (4 oz) / 260 yds (238 m); 100% Superwash Merino in Every Grey; 1 skein, 90 g, 203 yds, 186 m.

Gauge
24 sts x 28 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Reverse Stockinette in the round, on larger needles.
32 sts x 28 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Raindrops Pattern in the round, on larger needles (measured from the middle of the Raindrop)

Finished Measurements
Available in sizes Beanie (Slouch)

Finished Circumference: 20 (20)” / 51 (51) cm
Finished Length, brim to crown: 8.75 (10.5)” / 22 (27)
cm

Notes

• Hat is worked in the round from the brim to the crown.

• There are two different fitting styles of this hat, the Beanie and the Slouch versions.

• The Beanie version has a shorter body and single-layer brim for a more fitted look, while the Slouch version has a longer body and a longer, folded brim.

• If you’re having trouble with the k5tog stitch, make sure to check out the stitch guide for tips and a video tutorial.