This is a playful, pointy hat worked top down with clean stripes and a cozy fit. The hat features a distinctive crown shape, a snug ribbed forehead band, and ear-covering sides that flow into long I-cord ties finished with tassels.

Designed to be both practical and whimsical, it keeps ears warm while adding a bold, graphic touch thanks to the striped colorwork.

Perfect for using contrasting colors and scrap yarn, creating a fun statement piece for colder days. For more minimal look, the hat can also be made in a single color - instruction for the solid version are included separately in the pattern.

Pattern:

The hat is worked top down from the crown with symmetrical increases for a pointy shape. After reaching the required stitch count, it is worked in the round, with a marked front section in 1x1 ribbing forming the forehead band. The front edge is finished with an Italian bind-off. The remaining stitches are worked flat to shape the ear covering, followed by ribbing and an attached I-cord to create the ties.

Size: adult - S, (M), L

Measurements: Fits head circumference 54 – 56, (57 – 59), 60 – 63 cm 21 ¼ - 22, (22 ½ - 23 ¼), 23 ½ - 24 ¾ inches

Gauge: 16 stitches x 25 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) after wash

Needles: 5mm US8 circular needles 40 cm 16 inches, 60 or 80 cm 24 or 32 inches cable for magic loop

Materials: Color A (dark): 45 (47) 50 g of Drops Alaska (50g = 70 m) and 15 (17) 19 g of Drops Brushed alpaca silk (25g = 140 m)
Color B (light): 40 (43) 46 g Drops Alaska and 10 (13) 16 g of Drops Brushed alpaca silk
For both colors: 1x Drops Alaska is held with 1x Drops brushed alpaca silk

Yarn substitution suggestions:
Drops Alaska paired with Drops Alpaca
Drops Lima held with 2x Drops Brushed alpaca silk
2x Drops Flora paired with 2x Drops Kid silk

Techniques: magic loop, knitting flat, knitting in round, I-cord, long tail cast on, mattress stitch, M1R, M1L, Italian bind off