Shield your crown with intention! Inspired by Icelandic magical staves (galdrastafir), the Protection Sigil Hat features a custom-designed symbol infused with the number 4 for stability and the Algiz rune (ᛉ) — a powerful emblem of protection, luck, and victory.

Worked in the round, this hat displays its magic in plain sight! The sigil is added using duplicate stitch on a folded brim to double-down on the sigil’s spell.

The result is a hat that offers warmth and protection both practically and symbolically.

Explore the magic behind the design in this episode of Knit A Spell: https://youtu.be/ULCKMYFJcuw

Check out the matching Protection Sigil Cowl - CLICK HERE!

PATTERN NOTES

• Stitching the sigil onto the hat BEFORE folding the hem will allow you to enclose the backside for a clean finish.
• The Hat begins with a Provisional Cast On. I prefer the crochet method, but you are welcome to use whichever version works best for you.
• The extra circular needles are used in this design to help hold the Provisional Cast On stitches during the folded hem process, as well as during the 3-Needle Bind Off.

YARN
HiKoo Sueño
• 1 hank Color A (shown in #1202 Mountain Fog) approx. 64 yards used)
• 1 hank Color B (shown in #1120 Rust) approx. 136 yards used)

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
• US 5 needle 16” circular and DPNs / OR US 5 32”+ long circ for Magic Loop
• Extra US 5 circular needle at least 24” long for folded hem and 3-Needle BO
• Waste yarn & 3mm crochet hook for Provisional CO
• 5 locking sts markers
• 1 unique beginning of round marker
• Tapestry Needle

GAUGE
20 sts x 24 round = 4” in St st in the round

FINISHED SIZE (after blocking)
Adult Head - Approx. 10” tall x 20” circumference at hem