The tidy, neat fit of the hat creates a timeless elegance. Hedgehog Fibres glossy Merino Singles adds sheen and subtle color to this design and the wonderful stitch definition enhances the texture of the pattern.

Hedgehog Fibres Silk Merino singles (50% silk, 50% merino wool; 164 yd./150m per 100g skein); Color: Winter Thaw; 1 (1, 2) skeins for hat
US 6 (4mm) double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
US 8 (5mm) double-pointed needles for applied I-cord on hat
Stitch markers
Waste yarn
Tapestry needle

Gauge
25 sts x 30 rows = 4” (10cm) in Ribbing on smaller dpns, slightly stretched
28 sts x 32 rows = 4” (10cm) in Cocoon Stitch Pattern on smaller dpns

Errata
Chart legend on page 137 - K5tog should read P5tog (sl 3 sts p-wise- p2tog pass 3 sl sts over), however please note that on p136 the written instructions are correct.