With just a little tug, this cute slouch hat transforms into a warm, cozy cowl and it’s all in the unique twist of the finishing! Simple lace adorns the brim, resulting in a project that knits up quickly and easily. Knitters of all styles will delight in the versatility of this enchanting hat-turned-cowl project.

SKILL LEVEL
Easy to Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
16 (17 ½, 20 ½, 21 ¾, 23 ¼)” / 40.5 (44.5, 52, 55, 59) cm hat body circumference
11 ¾ (12 ¾, 15, 16, 17)” / 30 (32.5, 38, 40.5, 43) cm hat brim circumference, unstretched
9 ½ (10 ½, 12, 13 ½, 13 ½)” / 24 (26.5, 30.5, 34.5, 34.5) cm height

YARN
1 (1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s) SweetGeorgia Yarns CashLuxe Spark in Empress (400 yd / 385 m per 4 oz / 115 g skein; 80% superwash merino, 10% cashmere, 10% Sparking Stellina)

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Size 5 US / 3.75 mm, circular needle, 16” / 40 cm long
Size 2.5 US / 3 mm circular needle, 16” / 40 cm long, or 3 sizes smaller than needle needed to obtain the correct gauge
Size 8 US / 5 mm needle for bind off
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Stitch markers: 1 for beg of rnd, 4 removable markers in 2 different colours (A and B), yarn needle

GAUGE
22 sts and 30 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette on Size 5 US / 3.75 mm needle
30 sts and 40 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in k1, p1 ribbing on Size 2.5 US / 3.00 needle
You want a loose fabric that will drape, so do not use a tighter gauge. For accurate sizing, always take time to check finished gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This hat is worked completely seamlessly by starting with a provisional cast on, such as Judy Becker’s magic cast on. The double brim is folded up and attached to the body of the hat. The body of the hat is worked, then attached on the inside to the brim with a 3 needle bind-off or kitchener stitch graft.
The twist in the fabric closes up the centre hole of the tube and, by folding the tube in half to create the double layers, it will stay closed when you need it to.
When worn as a slouch hat, the twist will keep it closed. If you find you’re getting a little warm, you can pull the hat to open up the twist a little and just let all that hot air out. To convert it to a cowl, simply tug the brim down around your neck and the twist will open up and slide over your head. When converting back to a hat, it is best to take it off completely, give it a shake to re-align the twist, then put it back on your head.