Inspired by the princesses of Vesteria, the Star-Touched Hat is a celestial design pulled from the stars. Rich with Art Deco motifs and your very own wishing star, this hat will keep you warm and looking like royalty throughout the cold months. Hold some metallic or sparkling thread with your yarn for an extra magical feel!

Interested in learning more about the Castles in Their Bones book series that this pattern is based upon?
Check out author, Laura Sebastian’s Instagram page: www.instagram.com/lauraksebastian

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Needles
18” - 24” / 40 - 60 cm circular needles in size US 5 (3.75 mm) and/or corresponding set of 4 or 5 double pointed needles. Or needles in size required to obtain gauge.

18” - 24” / 40 - 60 cm circular needles in size US 3 (3.25 mm) and/or corresponding set of 4 or 5 double pointed needles for brim.

Yarn & Yardage
Two or more contrasting colors in DK weight yarn. Since yarn length will vary depending on the color options you select, a general range is provided below:

Short Brim | 140 yd - 205 yd / 128 m – 188 m (total yarn needed) - Approximately 45% of total length will to go toward MC, and 55% of total length to go toward CC

Folded Brim | 180 yd - 240 yd / 165 m – 220 m (total yarn needed) - Approximately 30% of total length will to go toward MC, and 70% of total length to go toward CC

Please note that your Contrast Color uses more length than your Main (background) Color.

Notions
Tapestry needle
1 beginning of round stitch marker (additional markers if desired to place every 8 stitches, quantity will vary based on number of stitches cast on)
Scissors
(Optional) Faux fur pom pom or scrap yarn for pom pom

SIZING

Size & Finished Measurements
Hat is designed to be worn with approximately 2” / 5 cm negative ease. Measurements have been rounded to the nearest quarter inch / half centimeter.

Circumference
18.5 (19.5, 20.5, 21.5, 22.5) inches
47 (49.5, 52, 54.5, 57) cm

Length (including 2” / 5 cm brim)
10” / 25.5 cm

Gauge
24 stitches and 26 rows for 4” (10 cm) square measured over colorwork pattern in the round after blocking

If sharing your progress and finished piece on Instagram or other social networks, please use the hashtag #StarTouchedHat. Happy knitting, friend!