Little in the Middle uses knit and purl stitches to create an hourglass motif (unblocked). This pattern works up quickly, with a pattern repeat that’s easy to remember. Flip your finished hat inside out for another look.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Finished Measurements: 18”/45cm circumference, 9”/23cm tall - blocked and unstretched

Yarn: DK or worsted weight

Yardage: approximately 175 - 200 yards

Shown In: plank & stella DK (red), Cascade SW 220 (blue), Malabrigo Rios (green)

Needles: US 3/3.25mm and US6/4mm circular needles in 16”/41cm or 40”/102cm for magic loop or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions: 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle,

Gauge: 12 sts and 15 rows = 2”/2.5cm in pattern

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