Protect your face from the sun in this stylish portrait hat worked in alternating stripes of sunny yellow and a colorchanging yarn. the Sun-Kissed Hat has a statement bloom that caps the look.

DESIGNER Annie Modesitt

FINISHED SIZE 18 (20, 22)“ head circumference. 66 (68, 70)” brim circumference. Hat shown measures 20”.

YARN ModeKnit Yarn ModeFlax Sport (266 yd 243 m/3½ oz 100 g; ): #006 Brazilianite (A), #106 FLOW fuchsia (B), #048 lavender (C), 1 ball each.

HOOK Size F/5 (3.75mm). Adjust hook size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Stitch marker (m); millinery wire, 6’; heavy button thread, darning needle.

GAUGE Crown: 5 sc and 5 rnds = 1”; Brim: 8 sts and 8 rnds = 2”