Everyone loves a plan: simple, straightforward and leading to a predictable end. Sometimes things don’t go to plan, and you must pivot. And while the path has twists and turns, in the end you’ll still get to where you were going, and it might even have been fun to have been redirected.

Finished Measurement:
Unisex - Will fit head 20-22” (50.8 - 55.8 cm)

Yarn Requirements:
Hat approximately 202 yards (185 meters)
Tonal, semi-solid yarns in high contrast to each other will work best.
Shown in Mad Dyeworks 100% Superwash Merino DK (231 yards (211 meters)/100 grams (3.5 oz)
Colorway: Hecate
Shown embellished with optional Pom-Pom.
Pom-Pom used remaining yardage (meterage)

Recommended Needles:
Size 4 (3.5 mm) 20” circular
Size 5 (3.75 mm) 20” circular and a set of double pointed needles (DPNs).
Please check your gauge and adjust needle size accordingly.

Supplies:
Removable stitch marker
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
Row counter may be helpful.

Gauge:
Approximately 24 sts/40 rows = 4” (10 cm) in charted pattern in the round with US 5 (3.75 mm).