This hat is a beautiful quick knit that has a Latvian Braid at the brim and detailed colorwork up the hat. Knit with a DK weight yarn (used Hobbii Amigo in the sample) it is not too heavy but will still keep your head warm.

There is a wonderful tutorial for how to make the Latvian braid here: https://youtu.be/DAmDr9UKrH0. Its not a difficult technique, once you learn it, you’ll be wanting to add this unique touch to all kinds of patterns.

Check your gauge, if you find that you are a tight colorwork knitter, consider going up a size needle. The pattern is done in multiples of 24.

Skill Level Needed: Intermediate. Working in the round, reading charts, Latvian Braids.

Errata: A typo in the decrease chart was discovered and corrected in 12/2021. PDF’s have been updated to reflect the changes and are available to all who have this pattern saved in their library.