This hat was inspired by photographs of ski tracks in fresh snow. It is a bottom up hat, knit in the round. It has twisted rib and a simple left cable stitch. The hat is designed as a beanie, but I have included an adjustment if you prefer more of a slouchy hat. The pattern contains approximately 2” of negative ease. Please take fit into consideration when deciding which size hat to knit. The hat has a lot of stretch.

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Gauge:

24 stitches and 40 rows over 4” in
stockinette stitch.

28.25 stitches and 40 rows over 4” in
pattern.

Please take time to check gauge. Negative ease
is very important for the fit of this hat.

Sizes:

Baby size fits up to 16” circumference

Toddler size fits up to 17” circumference

Child size fits up to 19” circumference

Adult size will fit up to 23” circumference

Yarn Requirements:

One skein of dk-weight yarn will provide enough yarn for the largest size.

Notions:

Circular needles and/or DPNs in size 3(3.25mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Cable needle
Ruler or tape measure
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
One skein of DK Weight Yarn

Photography by Nikki Colella http://nikkicolella.comlink text