Valerian Hat by Natalie Servant

Valerian Hat

Knitting
May 2014
DK (11 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in St st on larger needle
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
466 yards (426 m)
17" brim circumference and 7 1/2" tall
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

-Size 17” brim circumference and 7 1/2” tall
-Yarn Baah Yarn Sonoma (100% superwash merino; 234 yd 213 m/100 g):
obsidian (MC), 1 skein
Maldives (CC), 1 skein
-Gauge 26 sts and 28 rnds = 4” in St st on larger needle
-Tools
Size 3 (3.25 mm): 16” circular (cir) needle
Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16” cir needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
Marker (m)
Tapestry needle

“The Valerian hat was inspired by the intricate geometric patterns often seen on door frames in Art Deco buildings,” says Natalie. “The diamonds, triangles, and sunburst motifs form the attractive stranded colorwork band on this hat.”