** Update - this pattern is now free. **
There’s more (or actually less) to this hat than meets the eye!

The Yosemite Hat is the third in a trio of hat patterns designed to introduce and illustrate the uses for the Showy & Subtle Decreases, a modification of the k2tog and ssk decrease that lets you decide if your decreases are highlighted or hidden. The first two, Vortex and Rip Cord, demonstrate the Showy Decrease. In the Yosemite Dome Hat pattern, its opposite partner, the Subtle Decrease, reduces the impact k2tog decreases have on the hat top.

The rib hat is a perennial favorite. The simple lines, great stretch make it a hit with both knitters and recipients. The design emphasis for this updated version is on creating smooth transitional decreases in the ribs. The hat starts with the Wavy Tail cast on which improves the flow of the rib and has more give. It continues with a series of Subtle Decreases and finishes up with a Double Decker hat closure that slides the remaining purl stitches under the knit stitches for a smoother top.

More information on Gauge and Yarn

• The pattern includes instructions for striped or non-striped versions.
• 5 gauges and 4 cast on options are included which provide lots of flexibility.
• Almost any smooth yarn will work,

What’s different about this hat pattern?

• the Subtle Decrease shaping
• the Wavy Tail Cast On
• the Double Decker hat closure

There’s more information available on the KnittingNuances.com web site where you can download free sample pages of the pattern and find links to our Photobucket site which has more detailed pictures of the project and skills used. Have a sports fan in your life? The hat is shown here in San Diego Charger colors.