Viola Hat

This hat is knit in the round starting with the ribbing and moves fluidly up through the cables. It is extra long to allow the wearer to style it as a slouchy hat, or fold the brim up for extra thickness over the ears and have it fitted like a beanie.

 Gauge: 18 sts x 25 rows = 4” x 4” [10cm x 10cm], in stockinette st on larger needles, unblocked (*Note: Swatch has been knit flat.)

Sizes: 17 (20.5, 22.5)” [43 (52, 57) cm] head circumference

Finished Measurements: 10 (10.25, 10.5)” [25.5 (26, 26.7] cm tall, 15.5 (18, 20.5)” [39.4 (45.7, 52) cm] circumference

Materials Used: 150 (185, 210) yds [138 (170, 192) m] of Malabrigo Rios (100% superwash merino; 210yds/100g) or wor-sted weight yarn

Needle Size: US 7 [4.5mm] 16” circular, US 9 [5.5mm] 16” circular and DPNs or size to obtain gauge

Pattern Includes: Written Instructions & Chart

Skill Level: Intermediate