The pattern contains step-by-step photos of work progress, video tutorials and diagrams. Please note, that subtitles in the videos are provided in Russian language only.

Skill level: Intermediate.

YOU WILL NEED:

• 150 gr of Alize Merino Royal* yarn (100% merino wool) 100 m - 50 gr
• 4.5 mm crochet hook (or another hook size to obtain gauge)
• stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors.

Alternative yarn: Fibranatura Dona, Drops Lima, BBB Zarra, BBB Premiere, Lana Gatto super soft, Drops Merino Extra fine, Cortina, and any not itchy yarn of your choice. It is better to use 100% merino wool with a high twist in the ply.

ABBREVIATIONS. PATTERN NOTES

To make the hat the following crochet skills are required:
• Chain (ch)
• Slip Stitch (slst)
• Half double crochet (hdc)
• Double crochet (dc)

Video tutorials for:
• Yarn over slip stitch (yoslst)
• Winding around (WA) and Winding around extended (WA ext)

SIZE

The pattern provides calculation and description of work for a hat to fit 55-57 cm head circumference. You can easily adjust your yarn and gauge for the desired size following the instructions of calculation in the relevant section of the pattern.

Thanks to peculiar crochet technique of turning rows you will get nice stretchy fabric. The ready-made hat will comfortably hug your head.
The hat is made in one piece using turning rows, starting from the side. The final piece is of the rectangular shape with a narrowing at one end (at the top of the hat). You shall gradually work on the hat’s wedges without breaking thread. At the end you will sew the starting and the final rows using the tapestry needle.