Stitches are picked up from the side of a long I-cord, then worked upward to create the body of a slouchy lace hat. The free ends of the cord can be tied in a bow.

Size 22” circumference
Yarn Valley Yarns Buckland (60% superwash merino, 20% silk, 20% nylon; 109 yd 100 m/50 g):
• grey, 2 hanks
Yarn distributed by WEBS
Gauge 18½ sts and 28 rows = 4” in St st
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16” circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Marker (m)
• Two removable m
• Tapestry needle