As I was recently working on a Ballett production of “Dracula”, I came up with this gothic architectural inspired hat. The slouch features mock cables and twisted stitches, crossing no more than one stitch at a time – and you don’t need a cable needle for that. The main body is really simple – only the last 20 rows get a little tricksy.

This slouch features a rolled brim and an easy to follow lace pattern with more stitches than holes. It combines the warmth of a woollen hat with enough air circulation to let your scalp breathe. Apart from looking stylish it is especially great for bad hair days, indoors as well as outdoors. And with 6mm Needles it is a fast knit – which is al...