Inspired by It girl, Miroslava Duma, this hat is the drama but none of the fuss. For ultimate fluffiness, use four strands of Debbie Bliss Angel and one strand of Drops Alpaca held together. The combination of mohair, silk, and alpaca fibers creates a fabric that’s sturdy, warm, yet incredibly lightweight all at the same time.

MATERIALS

• 3 balls Debbie Bliss Angel in Heather #36, 25g, 200m/219 yes
• 1 ball Drops Alpaca in Dark Purple #4400, 50g, 167m/182yds
• 5mm 16” circular needles or 5mm double pointed needles
• 6.5mm 16” circular needles and/or 6.5mm double pointed needles
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

GAUGE

• 6.5 (5) stitches per 1 inch in 1 x 1 rib on 5mm needles.
• 5 (4.5) stitches per 1 inch in 1 x 1 rib on 6.5mm needles

MEASUREMENTS: (Note that the hat is meant to be oversized)
Adult small: 16.5-19” circumference, 7.5”-11.5” tall depending on the number of folds

Adult medium: 18-20.5” circumference, 7.5”-12.5” tall depending on the number of folds

Adult large (pictured): 19.5-22” circumference, 7.5”-12.5” tall depending on the number of folds

TECHNIQUES:
SSK: slip, slip knit. Slip the next two stitches, one at a time as if to knit, to the right needle. Insert the left needle into the fronts of these two stitches and knit them together. One stitch is decreased.

P2tog: Position the needle as if to purl a single stitch, except insert the needle through two loops. Purl the 2 stitches together as if they were one stitch.