This hat does double-duty – one side has a basketweave motif, and the other side is awash in waves.

Special thanks to Annie Maloney
Annie Maloney is a magician with cables. She hosts a biennial blanket MKAL, and one of the background stitches in her Starstruck Sampler MKAL was the basketweave stitch used in this pattern. I was intrigued by how lovely the “wrong side” of the stitch was, and Annie generously encouraged me to write up this hat pattern.

SIZES:
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) with brim circumferences of 14 (16, 18, 20, 22)” / 35.5 (40.5, 45.5, 51, 56)cm to fit Baby (Toddler, Child or Adult S, Adult M, Adult L). Hat circumference should be 1.5-2.5” / 4-6.5cm smaller than head circumference.

YARN:
Approx. 125 (150, 180, 200, 245)yds / 115 (135, 165, 185, 225)m worsted or aran weight yarn. Note: Yardage may vary based on specific yarn, gauge, and any modifications.

Sample 1 used Berroco Ultra Wool in Sour Cherry
Sample 2 used Cloudborn Fibers Limited Edition Wool Worsted in Ecru (now discontinued)
Sample 3 used Magpie Fibers Nest Worsted in Twilight Magpie

GAUGE (after blocking):
20 sts x 28 rnds per 4” / 10cm in Stockinette
24 sts x 28 rnds per 4” / 10cm in 2x1 Ribbing
24 sts x 32 rnds per 4” / 10cm in Basket-Wave

NEEDLES:
U.S. Size 7 / 4.5mm OR size to meet gauge
• For Hat Body, 16” / 40cm circular needle, OR traveling loop, OR DPNs
• For Crown Shaping, magic loop OR DPNs

NOTIONS:
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker for BOR