Icarus is a unisex hat, worked in the round (seamlessly). It is knitted in a combination of fingering weight yarns that have a lovely sheen which emphasizes the beauty of the textured stitch pattern. The brim is slightly elongated at the sides and back so as to cover the ears and protect them from the cold.

Construction:

Icarus Hat is worked in the round, bottom up. Short rows are used while working the brim to slightly elongate it at the sides and back. The textured stitch pattern is very simple to work as only one color is used in each round.

Techniques used: decreasing, short rows and able to follow chart (or written instructions).

Note that links to tutorials are included in the pattern instructions for all the techniques used.

Skill level: Intermediate

Intended negative ease (at brim): 11-15cm (4.5-6in)

Finished brim circumference (after blocking, unstretched):

• Size 1: 34cm / 13.5in
• Size 2: 38.5cm / 15.25in
• Size 3: 44cm / 17.25in
• Size 4: 48.5cm / 19in

Finished height (at centre front):

• Size 1: 17.5cm / 7in
• Size 2: 19cm / 7.5in
• Size 3: 20.5cm / 8in
• Size 4: 22.5cm / 8.75in

Yarns used:
(A) Das Mondschaf Cassiopeia Light yarn (100g/3.54oz, 366m/400yds, 60% Merino wool, 20% yak and 20% silk).
Sample photographed in golden yellow “Halloween” shade.

(B) Das Mondschaf Cassiopeia Light yarn (100g/3.54oz, 366m/400yds, 60% Merino wool, 20% yak and 20% silk).
Sample photographed in brown “The Ring” shade.

Yarn requirements per size:

• Size 1: (A) 1 skein 112m/122yds (B) 1 skein 70m/77yds
• Size 2: (A) 1 skein 127m/139yds (B) 1 skein 84m/92yds
• Size 3: (A) 1 skein 145m/159yds (B) 1 skein 101m/110yds
• Size 4: (A) 1 skein 169m/185yds (B) 1 skein 124m/136yds

Gauge: 29 sts and 40.5 rounds in Stockinette stitch over 10cm (4in) with larger needle, worked in the round, after blocking.

Needle size:

• 3mm (US2.5) circular needle, or size required to get gauge.
• Four 3mm (US 2.5) double-pointed needles, or same size as gauge needle.
• 2.5mm (US1.5) circular needle, or one size smaller than gauge needle.

Notions:
12 (14, 16, 18) stitch markers, 1 unique stitch marker, blunt tapestry needle to weave ends.

Measurement units: centimetres & inches.