Beatrice is part cloche and part slouch hat, inspired one cool spring morning as I observed the assortment of (unflattering) headwear donned by my fellow walking enthusiasts. Worked from the bottom up, this design takes shape by using a series of gauge changes.

Materials:

Yarn Love Charlotte Bronte Aran 100% certified organic merino
wool; 150 yds/137m per 113g skein
-- MC Cinnamon Toast; 1 1 skein
-- CC Cove Blue; 1 1 skein

16-inch US #6/4mm circular needle
16-inch US #7/4.5mm circular needle
16-inch US #8/5mm circular needle
16-inch US #9/5.5mm circular needle
Set of US #8/5mm double-point needles

Stitch markers
Yarn needle