The Purl Swirl Hat is a great use of “sock yarn” that isn’t socks! It can be worked in any fingering-weight yarn and is a great pattern for an advanced beginner.

Chain plying is used in this pattern, which includes links to step-by-step photos and a video walkthrough.

SIZES
S - 18” circumference, 7” brim to tip
M - 20” circumference, 8” brim to tip
L - 22” circumference, 9.5” brim to tip

YARN
1 skein (~400 yds) of fingering weight yarn

Pictured yarn is hand-dyed by the designer

NEEDLES
US # 13/9.00 mm

GAUGE
12 sts x 16 rows = 4” x 4”
in Stockinette Stitch
with yarn held tripled (chain plied)

ABBREVIATIONS
BO - bind off
CO - cast on
k - knit
kwise - knitwise
LHN - left hand needle
p - purl
pm - place marker
p2tog - purl 2 stitches together; single decrease
pwise - purlwise
sl - slip
st(s) - stitch(es)

This pattern is available for free.

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