I just love the the look of this star stitch, and having it swirl up around a hat like this just seemed like the right thing to do. Paired with a simple lace that leans in the opposite direction, it strikes a lovely balance. And the icing on top is the way the two patterns spiral into the crown to finish it off.

Size
Women’s Size M—finished circumference 21”/53.5 cm, designed to be worn with ~1”/2.5 cm negative ease.

Materials
SUGGESTED YARN
Jade Sapphire Reluxe Lite; 100% Recycled Cashmere; 140 yds 128 m/2.11 oz 60 g - 1 ball of colourway RLL101.

NEEDLES
US #7/4.5 mm —or size needed for specified gauge; 16”/40 cm circular (for body) and DPNs (for crown).
US #6/4 mm—or 1 size smaller than gauge needles; 16”/40 cm circular (for CO and brim).

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, 1 stitch marker, scrap yarn for tubular cast on.

Gauge
25.5 stitches and 34 rounds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch, in the round, blocked.
Or
25 sts and 30 rounds = 4”/10 cm in Star Stitch and 20 sts and 30 rounds = 4”/10 cm in lace pattern, unblocked.
Or
5.5 sts and 8 rounds = 1”/2.5 cm in swatch pattern, blocked.

Acknowledgments
Technical Editing: Eleanor Dixon