The first English, puzzle-like hedge maze featuring dead ends and tall hedges was planted during the reign of King William III of England. There is something both secretive and romantic about the hedge mazes outside of palaces. I have always envisioned them as a rendezvous point between lovers or a place for sharing secret messages absent the eyes of onlookers. Journey with me through the twists and turns of the Labyrinth Beanie to celebrate the beautiful work of garden sculptors.

Difficulty
Intermediate

Techniques To Indulge In
Post Stitches, Puff Stitches, Top-Down Construction, Working in the Round

Finished Measurements (inches/cm)
18.5” in circumference x 8.25” tall (47 cm x 21 cm)

Gauge in Pattern
After completing RND 9, the diameter of your hat’s crown when laid flat should measure 6 inches (15 cm).

Hook
US Size G/6: 4.00 mm

Notions
Tapestry Needle, Scissors, Tape Measure

Yarn
230 yards (210.3 m) of DK weight

Boss Kitty, BKDK (100% Superwash Merino), (1) skein: 230 yards (210.3 m) and 100 grams (3.5 ounces) per skein
Color: Larkspur