Pep is a reversible hat worked seamlessly in the round from brim to crown. The main part of the hat is knit in a Lozenge Pattern that is fully reversible while the decorative trim and the crown look different on each side.

There is also a matching cowl/loop available called Pip.

This pattern is part of the eBook 2 ways, which features six designs using natural European merino yarns of de rerum natura. Five out of six items may be worn in two ways, either because of their stitch patterns or their construction.
The sixth one is worked in different directions.

SIZES
S/M, L/XL to fit head circumference 41-51 cm (51-61 cm)/16-20” (20-24”) due to the elastic ribbed hem

YARDAGE
1 skein de rerum natura Gilliatt or approx. 160 (190) meters/175 (210) yards DK weight yarn to achieve given gauge.

Sample is shown in size L/XL in colorway Sel.

Each knitter knits differently, therefore yardage is an estimate.

GAUGE
15 sts x 26 rows = 10 cm/4”, in Lozenge pattern with needle 4.50 mm/US7 washed and blocked.
19 sts x 32 rows = 10 cm/4”, in ribbing with needle 3.50 mm/US4 slightly stretched.

Take time to check gauge and adjust needle size if necessary to get gauge.

NEEDLES
A set of 3.50 mm/US4 DPNs
A 4.50 mm/US7 circular needle 40 cm/16” long

NOTIONS
1 stitch marker, tapestry needle

REQUIRED TECHNIQUES
Long Tail Tubular CO,
knit and purl stitches,
decreases: p3tog, k3togtbl, k2tog, ssk,
increases: yo.

SKILL LEVEL
Beginner

Pattern has been tech edited and test knitted.