Yarn

Malabrigo Rasta (90yd/100gr), 1 skein, shown in Sunset

Needles

US13 /9m 16’’ circular needles

US15 /10mm 16’’ circular needles and DPNs, or size to obtain gauge

Notions

1 stitch marker

Tapestry needle

Gauge

9 sts per 4″ (10cm) with small needles in ribbing pattern

Size

20’’x8’’ (50cmx20cm)

Hat Pattern

Using Long Tail Cast On and smaller needles, CO 44 sts, place marker and join in the round being careful not to twist your sts.

Work ribbing pattern for 4 rounds: *k2, p2*, to end. Switch to bigger needles

Rnd 1: knit

Rnd 2: *k2, p2, rep from * to end

Rnd 3: knit

Rnd 4: *p2, k2, rep from * to end

Rep rnds 1-4 (4) times in total.

CROWN (worked with DPNs).

Rnd 5: *k2tog, k2* to end

Rnd 6 and all even rnds: knit

Rnd 7: *k2tog, k1, rep from * to end

Rnd 9: *k2tog, rep from * to end

Cut yarn leaving a long tail and pass it through the rem sts, cinching tightly. Weave in ends and block.

OPTIONAL

Make a medium-sized pompom and attach it on the top of the hat. Enjoy your new hat 🙂