This hat, which works up quickly with the same instructions for adult size in bulky weight yarn or baby size in worsted weight, features an optional ribbed brim, allover texture, and a striking geometric crown. This pattern is perfect for showing off tonal or semi-solid hand-dyed yarns.

The hat is shown in two versions: with ribbing at the brim and without. The version without ribbing will have a wavy edge when laid flat. This effect mostly disappears when the hat is worn and the edge is stretched (as shown), but if a straighter edge is desired when the hat isn’t being worn, work the ribbed brim version or wet block the hat without ribbing to remove the wavy edge.

SIZE
Baby: 14.25” [36 cm] circumference, 6” [15 cm] tall
Adult: 18.25” [46.5 cm] circumference, 8” [20.5 cm] tall

MATERIALS NEEDED
Yarn:
Baby (worsted weight): Malabrigo Yarn Washted (100% merino; 210yds/192m per 100g skein); color Selva Peruana; 1 skein

Adult (bulky weight): Malabrigo Yarn Mecha (100% merino; 130yds/119m per 100g skein); shown in color Persia (blue version) and Polar Morn (gray version); 1 skein

Recommended needles:
Baby Size Needles:
US #7 [4.5 mm] set of DPNs; US #6 [4.0 mm] set of DPNs (smaller needle only needed if working rib at brim)

Adult Size Needles:
US #10 [6.0 mm] set of DPNs and circular needle, 16”/40 cm long; US #9 [5.5 mm] circular needle, 16”/40 cm long (smaller needle only needed if working rib at brim)

Notions:
3 stitch markers (at least one of them removable), cable needle, yarn needle

GAUGE
Baby Size: 22 sts/31 rows = 4”/10 cm in Main Pattern with Baby Size Needles

Adult Size: 17 sts/23 rows = 4”/10 cm in Main Pattern with Adult Size Needles