The third in my Feathered Friends collection, the Siskin Hat joins its nestlings - my Greenfinch Mitts and Cowl.

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The hat’s designed with negative ease so it’ll fit snuggly and stay in place. Knitted in the round, it’s seamless and features variations of mock cable rib. My signature birdy footprints hop their way from brim to crown, finishing with a neat rapid decrease which looks pretty neat as it is, or you can add a pompom - it’s your call.

Designed with 2½ -3in of negative ease (ie it is smaller than your head) to ensure it won’t fall off and keeps out the windchill. If you have lots of hair to accommodate or prefer a looser fit, you may want to opt for the size with the actual measurement that most closely matches your head measurement.

Both written instructions and charts provided, plus link to tutorial on how to read knitting charts (basics).

Suitable Yarns
Any DK weight yarn, shown in Triskelion Olwen DK, 100% Extra Fine Falkland Merino Wool, 100g (4 oz)/ 250m (273yds) per skein. 1 x 100g skein will be sufficient to knit a hat in any of the sizes with spare for making the optional pom pom. Use same yarn for pom pom to match if desired, or use any oddment of another colour.

Worked in the round with double pointed needles or preferred needles for working small circumferences. Link to Magic loop tutorial included.

Skill level & Techniques
This pattern will suit intermediate knitters.
Skills used:
Knitting in the round
Twisted stitches
Cable sts
directional increases and decreases