The Storms Approach Hat is a DK/Mohair hat pattern. It was inspired by my childhood memories of my father waking me and my sister up whenever there was a storm to go watch it from our barn. It uses DK & mohair held together. Stitch patterns used are k1, p1 ribbing, lateral braids & bramble stitch. This is a quick knit that requires intermediate knitting skills.

Materials Needed:
Yarn:
196 (245, 300) yds DK Weight Nonsuperwash Merino Wool
Note: Yarn used in sample knit is Knitting Niqabi 100% Nonsuperwash Merino in the “Chim Chimney“ colorway

176 (225, 300) yds Lace Weight 72% Superkid Mohair 28% Mulberry Silk
Note: Yarn used in sample knit is Knitting Niqabi Lace Weight 72% Superkid Mohair 28% Mulberry Silk in the “Falkor“ colorway

Notions:
Markers (1)
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Sizes:
Adult Small (21-22”/53-56 cm circumference)
Adult Medium (23”/58.5 cm circumference)
Adult Large (24”/61 cm circumference)
Note: Sample knit is Adult Medium

Needles:
(S, M)
For Ribbing:
US 3 (3.25mm) 16” (40cm) circular needles
For Body:
US 4 (3.5mm) 16” (40cm) circular needles
For Crown Decreases:
US 4 (3.5mm) DPN or larger circular needles

(L)
For Ribbing:
US 5 (3.75mm) 16” (40cm) circular needles
For Body:
US 7 (4.5mm) 16” (40cm) circular needles
For Crown Decreases:
US 7 (4.5mm) DPN or larger circular needles

Gauge:

21 sts & 28 rows over 4” (10cm) in Stockinette Stitch on US 4 (3.5mm)
For Adult Large: 20 sts & 28 rows over 4” (10cm) in Stockinette Stitch on US 7 (4.5mm)

26 sts & 29 rows over 4” (10 cm) in Bramble Stitch on US 4 (3.5mm)
For Adult Large: 25 sts & 29 rows over 4” (10cm) in Bramble Stitch on US 7 (4.5mm)