The Zelda Cloche is a surprisingly easy knit that features reverse-stockinette textures and contrasting horizontal stripes. A button and loop on one side gathers the ribs elegantly to give the hat a vintage, asymmetrical look.

The pattern is worked in the round from the bottom up with a section of horizontal stripes at the brim, then progressive decreases create the hat’s crown. The button loop is knitted separately, created from a knitted i-cord that is attached during finishing. The button is attached to the outside and the loop reaches around from the inside to gather the stripes attractively.

Originally published in the Winter 2011 issue of Knitscene Magazine, “The Next Big Thing” featured collection. Now available as an individual pattern pdf from the designer, Alexis Winslow.