Tracery pattern is free to download! Happy Knitting! :)

Tracery is worked in the round with a simple cable and lace pattern. The 2-stitch wide „ropes” of the cables create an interesting lattice frame, the texture of the diamond shaped sections produces a beautiful 3-dimensonal surface. The stitch pattern creates a deep texture which looks good in dark colours.
Hat begins with an optional tubular cast on, the crown shaping is integrated into the pattern. Please note that the cable and lace pattern is charted only.

Gauge
22 sts and 28 rounds = 10x10 cm/4”x4” in Tracery Cable Pattern knit in the round with needle A after blocking
Base gauge: 18 sts and 26 rounds = 10x10 cm/4”x4” in Stockinette Stitch knit in the round with needle A after blocking
Obtaining the correct gauge is not crucial, but any differences will affect the size of the finished hat.

Sizes
Baby (Toddler: Child: Adult S: Adult L)
To fit 40.5 (45.5: 50.5: 55: 61) cm / 16 (18: 20: 21½: 24) inches head circumference

Finished Measurements
38 (43.5: 49: 54.5: 60) cm / 15 (17¼: 19¼: 21½: 23½) inches circumference at widest point, 18 (20.5: 22: 24.5: 27.5) cm / 7 (8¼: 8½: 9¾: 10¾) inches height, slightly stretched. The sample is a size Adult S, shown on a 55 cm / 21½ inches head.

Yarn
Approximately 85 (110: 135: 175: 210) m/95 (120: 150: 190: 230) y.

Sample made with The Plucky Knitter Trusty (100% merino, 229 m/250 y per skein) in colourway Old Copper.

Needles
· needle A: 80 cm/32” circular needle or 40 cm/16” circular needle and double pointed needles (dpns) in size 4.0 mm/ US 6 (or size to obtain gauge)
· needle B: 80 cm/32” circular needle or 40 cm/16” circular needle and double pointed needles (dpns) in size 3.5 mm/ US 4 or two sizes smaller than needle A for the Ribbing
· needle C: 80 cm/32” circular needle or 40 cm/16” circular needle and double pointed needles (dpns) in size 3.0 mm/ US 2½ or two sizes smaller than needle B for the Tubular Cast On (optional)

40 cm/16” circular needles and dpns are optional if you prefer the Magic Loop Method for working small circumferences in the round.

Notions
· 1 stitch marker
· cable needle
· waste yarn for the tubular cast on (optional)

Skill level: Intermediate
Necessary skills: Knitting in the round, knitting with dpns or magic loop, working from chart, using a cable needle.